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“Origami;Gives Life to Math”

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Welcome

Welcome: ”Origami; Gives Life to Math”

Description: This web quest is about how to make origami and learning geometric figures through it. 

Grade Level: 6-8 

Curriculum: Math 

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Introduction

Are you into Arts? Well, it's so nice to get involved. Why? because it widens your imagination and enhances your skills. In fact, it stimulates your mind. Aside from that, an art keeps you from learning and learning through fun experiences.

There are so many forms of arts but I got something beautiful for you to introduce, it's Origami.

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Origami is the original Japanese paper folding. It uses many techniques to fold paper in many shape such as animals, tree, furniture, etc. To make origami is easy like children used to fold a boat, airplane, flower, crane and they will find geometric figures on origami.

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Introduction (3)In this web quest, students will be able to: 1. identify geometric figures on

origami. 2. design an origami step by step. 3. discuss geometric figure to the class by their origami. 4. show uniqueness on making

paper folding.

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At first you have to choose one origami that you like most from the provided sites. Then make that origami.

Present it to the class.Form the group of 5 and

collaborate how many geometric figures you've made from the paper you folded.

Present this to the class together with your groups.

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Step I : Find and FoldChoose one origami from

these following sites. Then make one of your own choice.

http://www.origami-instructions.com/simple-origami.html

http://www.origami-make.com/howto-origami-instructions.php

http://www.origamiway.com/easy-origami.shtml

http://www.origami-fun.com/origami-instructions.html

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Step II: MasterpieceIntroduce your origami to

the class. This is the site that will help you achieve a better presentation.

http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Presentation-in-Class

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Process (3)Step III: Group WorkForm the group of 5Use every members

origami and unfold it then observe.

Gathered and discuss the geometric figures seen in the unfolded origami.This is the site about geometric figures.

http://www.mathwords.com/g/geometric_figure.htm

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/

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Process (4)Step IV: Prepare and Present Your group will then present the

information you gathered.Each member of the group must present a geometric figure and explain it in the class.

Make sure you address: How does origami connect in math? Explain how geometric figures form

while making an origami.

Essentially, your just making math come to life.

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EvaluationWork of Art: Math In Origami

Teacher Name: Luna Lyn E. Dionson

Student Name:

CATEGORY Excellent - 10 pts Satisfactory - 8Needs 

Improvement - 6 Poor - 4 ScoreOrigami Design Decorate the origami

beautifully and a unique design.

Properly folded the creases.

Decorate the origami beautifully. Properly folded the creases.

Properly folded the creases.

No presentation of the creases.

Presentation of Origami

Present the origami with confidence and

all questions are answered very clearly

with good support.

Present the origami and all questions

answered.

Present the origami and some questions answered but lack of

clarity or support.

Present the origami.

Internet Use Successfully uses suggested internet

links to find information and

navigates within these sites easily without

assistance.

Usually able to use suggested internet

links to find information and navigates within these sites easily

without assistance.

Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information

and navigates within these sites easily

without assistance.

Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links

and/or to navigate within

these sites.

Group Discussion Cooperate and Collaborate with the

group activity. Following instruction and well organized

plan.

Cooperate and Collaborate with the

group activity. Following instruction.

Create a leader, and members follow what the leader’s decision.

Groups appears to be

disorganized.

Quality of Information

10 or more Geometric Figures were clearly stated and relates to

the main topic. It includes several

supporting details and/or examples.

6 – 9 Geometric Figures were clearly

stated and the information relates to

the main topic. It provides 1-2

supporting details and/or examples.

3-5 Geometric Figures were clearly stated and the information relates to the main topic. No

details and/or examples are given.

1-2 Geometric figures were stated and

Information has little or nothing to do with the main

topic.

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• Play with the game at the site given below and record your score.

http://www.math-play.com/geometric-figures-game/geometric-figures-game.html

http://www.learn4good.com/games/mathforkids/geometrymath.htm

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You learned on how to make an origami and able to illustrate geometric figure on the paper you folded, you extended your knowledge through critical thinking. You did this by embarking on a quest for information, and by learning from the information you found!

• What have you observed with the Geometric figures?

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Conclusion (2)• As we go through with the

concepts in Geometry, are there things you discover?

• Can you now classify the types of the polygons and name it?You see? Your skills have been activated and even upgraded. I see how you guys are learning. 

Keep it up and keep on learning!

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Teachers PageThis WebQuest should

be used as an introduction to Geometric Figures with the use of Origami and relating mathematical symbols into the real world situation.  Not only will the students learn about geometry but also experience fun while learning.

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Credits & References

I would like to thank my sister for guiding me as I created my first WebQuest and my teacher, Mrs. Cutab, who inspired me to learn about making this project.

I acknowledge all the sites I have used for my resources. All the links I have attached really helped me out. 

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