Project origami: activities for exploring mathematics

Abstract

The art and technique of origami provides a surprising range of tools for explaining complicated mathematical concepts. Based on years of experience, the author has created an entertaining workbook that can be used in a variety of mathematics classes to visualize the solutions to mathematical problems. Using origami, learn about: dividing a length into equal nths: (Fujimoto Approximation); solving cubic equations; bucky balls and phizz units; impossible crease patterns; Gaussian curvature; designing your own origami folding patterns; and much more.