The document introduces origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. It defines origami, explains that it originated in China but was introduced to Japan, where it developed its own history and was later named "origami" by the famous origami artist Akira Yoshizawa. The summary provides essential information about origami in 3 sentences: Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that originated in China but was introduced and developed in Japan, where famous artist Akira Yoshizawa later named and standardized it. The document recommends origami supplies and websites for learning origami and includes a video demonstrating how to make an origami cat.

1. ORIGAMI
Created by: Patricia Scholl

2. GOAL: INTRODUCE YOU TO
THE ART OF ORIGAMI
● Define the word ● Point out supplies
“Origami”. required to create an
origami object.
● Identify where origami
originated. ● Offer origami web sites
● Discuss the history of for further information.
origami. ● Produce a YouTube
video that demonstrates
● Name the artist who
how to create an origami
created the name
object we will complete
“origami”.
in class.

3. Origami Definition
● Origami, (pronounced) (or-i-GA-me)
is the Japanese art of paper folding.
“Ori” is the Japanese word for
folding and “kami” is the Japanese
word for paper.

4. The Origins of Origami . .
● Even though Origami
is known as a
Japanese Art, it
actually began in
China. The Chinese
invented paper
around 100 A.D., and
when the invention
spread to Japan
around 600 A.D., so
did the art of paper
folding.

5. The History of Origami
● In ancient times, Origami was only used by the rich and for
special events such as weddings. Figures shaped like animals
and costumed people had special meanings.
● The construction was done using whatever piece of paper they
had. They would wrap gifts using the origami form. The art
was passed down through elders and learned by practicing.
● The first book ever written on origami was in 1797, and it was
called “The Secret of One Thousand Cranes Origami”.
● http://library.thinkquest.org/5402/history.html?tql-iframe

6. Akira Yoshizawa
● Considered to be the
Grandmaster, Akira Yoshizawa
named the art “origami” in the
1950's. He created more than
50,000 models.
● He wrote 18 books about the art
of origami.
● In 1983, he was named into the
“Order of the Rising Sun”, one of
the highest honors that can be
given to a Japanese citizen by
Japanese emperor Hirohito.
● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Yoshizawa

7. LET'S REVIEW WHAT WE JUST
LEARNED:
● What does the word Origami ● Who named the art of Origami?
mean?
● a) Akira Yoshizawa
● a) the art of bending
● b) Hirohito
● b) the art of jumping
● c) Yen
● c) the art of paper folding
● What was the first book on
● Which country did Origami Origami about?
originate from?
● a) cats
● a) China
● b) cranes
● b) Japan
● c) dogs
● c) Russia

8. Supplies needed
● 6X6 Paper
● You can also use:
● Ribbon
● Jewels
● Tassels
● Pompoms
● Glue
● Sparkles
● Scissors
● For the advanced origami artist, there are 18 tools to use.
● http://www.origamispirit.com/2011/09/eighteen-tools-for-an-origami-traveler/

9. GREAT ORIGAMI SITES
www.origami-instructions.com
http://www.origami-resource-center.com/easy-origami.html
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10. Let's try one!
● Let's start with something easy like a Cat.
● http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqKcJZ8KYXM&feature=player_detailpage