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Puzzling with paper related content

Modular origami polyhedra
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Modular origami polyhedra

These models have appeared around the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. Perhaps you would like to try to make some similar models of your own.

Paper Curves
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Paper curves

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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This is a simple paper-folding activity that gives an intriguing result which you can then investigate further.
Bryony's Triangle
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Bryony's triangle

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Watch the video to see how to fold a square of paper to create a flower. What fraction of the piece of paper is the small triangle?