Teaching Temari: Geometrically Embroidered Spheres in the Classroom

Year: 2012 Authors: Carolyn Yackel

Core claim

Temari balls can deepen student understanding of geometry, combinatorics, symmetry, and polyhedra through craft-based construction or inquiry.

Topics

mathematics education, spherical geometry, polyhedra, symmetry, craft pedagogy

Domains

spherical geometry, combinatorics, number theory, polyhedra, group symmetry, textile craft, embroidery, Japanese art

Methods

hands-on construction, inquiry worksheets, pattern analysis, vertex counting

Media

temari balls, thread, pins, paper tape, workshop

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