Paper EngineeringPaper Engineering

Session Objectives:Session Objectives:Understand paper engineering.Create an origami book.Create a unit of work.Tell the story of a sustainable

product/initiative. Use National Geographic.

Use a variety of materials to create your book.

What is it?What is it?Engineering is the intersection of

science, maths and art.Paper engineering is no

exception, whether you are folding complex origami figures, making paper planes or designing your own pop-up books.

History of paper History of paper engineeringengineeringFirst known pop-up element in a

book appeared in an astrological manuscript in 1306.

During the ensuing centuries, movable mechanics were used in more and more books - but only for adults.

In the 1700s a British bookseller came up with the idea of illustrating well-known children's stories with movable flaps of paper.

Equipment neededEquipment neededEssential ToolsSharp scissors Pencil Tape Glue Metal ruler Protractor Craft Knife Self-healing cutting mat

Design BriefDesign BriefUsing recycled paper, create an

origami book.Tell the story of a recycled can (ref

to the poster), information about endangered animals or an area of your choice that deals with sustainability.

Complete the unit of work sheets when you have finished. What FPTs would be needed to be taught to primary school children?

Follow the instructions!Follow the instructions!Follow the instructions on the card.1.Fold the paper vertically in half2.Cut through the middle panels on the folded

edge.3.Now open up the whole sheet of paper4.Fold the paper horizontally in half.5.Hold the left and right sides of the paper.

Push the left and right sides to the middle to make the star shape.

6.Now press the star shape down so that it is flat

7.Finally, fold the pages each side of the fold on top of each other to make the origami book.

Possible examples to use: Possible examples to use: