Key Curriculum Press - Unfolding Mathematics With Origami Boxes

Unfolding Mathematics with Origami Boxes combines the ancient art of paper folding with high school mathematics to help students discover important concepts in geometry. The Japanese masu, a box folded from a single uncut square, provides an engaging classroom activity and a tangible reference for students as they explore geometric figures. Blackline masters and a teacher-friendly design make the activities easy to implement. Unfolding Mathematics with Origami Boxes was designed with the classroom in mind. Detailed folding instructions help students fold 28 unique boxes ranging from simple, open designs to self-contained decorative models. All instructions are fully illustrated, with hints to help beginning folders master origami techniques. Explorations help students discover the mathematics in their creations, beginning with the mathematical patterns found in each box. Each folder also learns to design original boxes using mathematical formulas. This book can be used in conjunction with Unfolding Mathematics with Unit Origami as a creative supplement to traditional geometry curricula. 192 pages, Softcover