Sierra Middle School
Riverside, California
(951) 788-7501

Mr. J. Myers
Art Teacher
[email protected]

http://www.rusd.k12.ca.us/ourschools/sms/

General Class Objectives

ORIGAMI

          It is difficult to summarize on this site all of the instructions that will be taught on this project.  So much of what I do is verbal, and "watch this...", "now do this..." and so on.  So what I have chosen to do is to give you generic assistance here, and ask that you follow the links listed to do independent work.  Work that when done teaches you what you need to know.  I know that you will talk to me as you encounter difficulties and that too is learning/teaching.  The time and effort that you put in will reward you with listening skills and following directions skills.  Both are skills that are necessary throughout your life.  Read on for more... and above all, enjoy the adventure.
                            -Mr. Myers

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER FOLDING:

         Follow the link at the left for Links of Special Interest and you will find many wonderful sites.  Some of them even have diagrams for folding.  The projects done in my class vary with each teaching of the subject so placing them in specifics here is not necessary.  You will find that the best way to learn this subject is to read the text completely so as to understand why some of the directions are made.  Many times you will automatically know why something is done the way that it is by experience only.

Remember my posted saying: Practice makes Progress!

With that in mind, let's get started.  Try the top site first.  Joseph Wu has many wonderful illustrations and links.   You might also want to try: http://people.cs.uu.nl/hansb/d.origami/insects.html

Here are a few sites that are new to me as of today, 16 January 2009.  They are, of course, OK to view for kids.  As always, be sure to drop me an e-mail to alert me of any inappropriate changes or dropped links.  Thank you - Mr. Myers...

FOOD:
                   Ever try folding FOOD?  Neither had I, try to get some ideas from this site.  It isn't "great" but it does get one to thinking!  Isn't that what true Education is?  http://www.origami-foods.com/
                    Pizza and a tea set is here: http://www.giladorigami.com/PG_Food.html
                   Also in the FOOD vein is this site: http://www.origamisources.com/origami_sightings_food.htm   Here you can actually see some food, admittedly some is only in the shape of an origami figure, however, there is one deep fried crane! 
                   A good source for OTHER origami as well, we still see FOOD shown!  Hoooray!! http://www.origami-resource-center.com/edible-origami.html, just click on these links!
                   Cheeseburger and Fries anyone?  Try: http://www.geocities.com/origamiguy1971/main.html
                  

Technical History of Modern Origami and other FACTS that might "tickle your fancy"
                   The HISTORY site alluded to above: http://www.kottke.org/07/02/folding-origami-robert-lang
                   How can I get a computer to help me fold?  For that answer just read this article.  It is by Robert Lang who in linked to from many origami sites.  http://www.langorigami.com/science/treemaker/treemaker5.php4
                   Interesting threads of blogs on origami are at this site.  One never knows where they'll end up once they are determined to become thoroughly educated! : http://terranova.blogs.com/terra_nova/2007/02/origami.html

Mr. Myers' Grading Guidelines for Origami

NOTE:  You MAY get a paper with this information below handed to you.  If you do then be sure to read its directions carefully as a few single words have been changed to make the information here, on the Internet, more easily read.

Directions: 

1.    Put your name, date and then period number on the lower, back, right-hand corner of your project, as usual.

2.    You should use this rubric to decide your own grade.

  *  an A is where you did the directions shown and got a wonderful, if wrinkled, finished product.
            This is something that anyone would know that you CAN do origami.

  *  a B is where you did the directions shown and got a fairly good model.  You would also probably
             be able to fold it again without my help.

  *  a C is where you did your best to follow directions.  You didn't always have to finish the work,
             but it was almost done.  You probably couldn't fold it again if your life depended on it without help.

  *  a D is where you tried, but just couldn't get very far along.  You, however, DID NOT GIVE UP!
             For that you can be proud of yourself!

  *  an F is where you gave up and don't know diddly-squat about origami.

3.    Having read the above, be as honest as you can about your ability and accomplishments.  Place the grade you feel you have earned here: (and you will probably be asked to do this, or I may even place another rubric on the board.  Just pay attention to your class!)

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Last updated on 16 January 2009