The Power of Paper: STEM+Art=Steam Class About World-Changing Paper.
In this amazing STEM Art lesson, we learn how paper has helped change the world, how paper is made (Science, Technology, & Engineering) and create origami hopping frogs. We take paper from 100 AD to space and microrobots for surgeries.
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1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
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1 hour per week. Create origami hopping frog and jump it.Certificate of Completion
You may request a Certificate of Completion signed by the artist and instructor Bekalyn Craig.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This lesson teaches the history of paper, the process of creating paper, and how to make an origami hopping frog. It also delves a little into other forms of recorded pages such as papyrus, plates, and parchment as well as other paper arts such as book art, quilling, and collage. What is the most expensive piece of paper ever? Find out in this lesson!
Learning Goals
Learn to respect the power of paper to help change the world
Learn how paper is made
Learn the other uses for origami folding techiques as applied to medicine and space solar arrays
Learn to make an origami hopping frog that actually jumps!
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
The Power of Paper: STEM+Art=STEAM Lesson2
History of paper
paper making process
origami
paper arts overview Other Details
Learning Needs
This course is design to support visual and auditory leaners as well as those with ADHD by uses humor, visuals, teacher view, and audio create a multi-sensory experience focused on the learner.
Pre-Requisites
Please take the first lesson "You, the Artist! Intro to STEM + Art =STEAM. Creating a signature" to learn the basics of the power of art before taking this course. https://outschool.com/classes/51371c86-4de5-488f-99da-2cc0bfa01153/schedule
Supply List
1 piece of paper markers to decorate frog (optional) Description: a piece of paper in the color that the frog is desired. You can use origami paper, cardstock, plain paper, or construction paper. The harder the paper, the higher he jumps, but the harder it is to fold. You can also use markers to sign (see the You, the Artist lesson) and decorate your frog.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4SjVZZH8Vc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_ezsOeX5mQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E12uju1vgQ
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/28/worlds-most-valuable-stamp-expected-to-sell-for-up-15m-in-london
https://letterjacketenvelopes.com/short-history-postage-stamps/
We also mention the Dead Sea Scrolls. Adults can read more about the DNA processing of the scrolls here: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/context/mi/article/1047/filename/7/type/additional/viewcontent/Putting_the_Pieces_Together___DNA_and_the_Dead_Sea_Scrolls.pdf
Joined August, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have an Associate Degree in Fine Art from Citrus College, Glendora, CA. I have made paper before and have been folding origami hopping frogs since 6th grade. I have taught over 200 students to fold origami. I have been teaching the STEM+Art = STEAM classes for 12 years.Reviews
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Ages: 8-12
