Origami
Language:
English, Japanese
Grade/Age:
Primary (5-11), Middle (12-14), Secondary (15-18)
Subject:
Creative & Language Arts
Global Goals:
4: Quality Education; 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; 15: Life on Land, 16: Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions; 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Dates:
September 2024 – May 2025
Facilitator(s):
Yoshiko Fukui, Ms. Ayana Kokima, Ms. Ayane Nose, Ms. Puppala RasagnyaÂ
Project Description:
This is a project that provides children entertainment as they see the transformation of a sheet of paper to a three-dimensional object. It does not take much space, much money, or much time. It only requires a sheet of paper and the instructions on how to fold origami. The project also contributes to others and the planet. Through folding origami, children can learn a new way of playing with paper that fosters ingenuity, originality, imagination, patience, and concentrated power. They also learn concentration and patience and can make small gifts to please others. They learn how to fold an origami crane, a symbol of world peace.
Facilitator country:
Japan
When is the project most active?
When students post the picture of their origami work.
Length of time to complete project:
5-6 Weeks
Instructional time required for project:
less than 1 hour per week
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