The Organ Base in Origami: Teaching Mathematics and Creativity in the Elementary Classroom

Year: 2019 Authors: R. Alan Russell; William DeMichele; Nicole Holland; Caroline Lanzarone; Nettie Leepson

Core claim

The organ base is a simple origami model that supports elementary mathematics learning and creativity development through flexible classroom uses.

Topics

origami pedagogy, elementary mathematics, creative thinking, classroom manipulatives

Domains

fractions, number patterns, arithmetic operations, Common Core standards, origami, paper folding, creative play, elementary art integration

Methods

workshop demonstration, student brainstorming, classroom manipulation, taxonomy-based idea generation

Media

square paper, printed templates, waxed paper, cardboard

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