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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.
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Repeating patterns
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Try continuing these patterns made from triangles. Can you create your own repeating pattern?
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Exploded squares
Age
5 to 7
Challenge level
Can you create symmetrical designs by cutting a square into strips?
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Straight to curves
Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
How can you make a curve from straight strips of paper?
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Bryony's triangle
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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?
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Paper curves
Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
This is a simple paper-folding activity that gives an intriguing result which you can then investigate further.
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Paper folding - models of the Platonic solids
A description of how to make the five Platonic solids out of paper.