Dry Run Video:

Speech #2: Teaching a Skill Dry Run— Origami Balloons

https://youtu.be/971caUJxOZ4

Outline of Speech #2:

Introduction:

  • Teaching how to make origami balloons
  • Background on Origami
    • Japanese Paper Folding 
    • Paper folding begins Heian Era (800s)
      • Imperial Court etiquette
      • Wrap money and goods in paper
    • 1300s-1400s prototype
      • Samurai clans
      • Ceremonial origami for gifts
    • Uncertainty around recreational origami origins
      • Non-ceremonial pieces 1500s
    • 1860s
      • Modernization, open to influences from other countries
      • German influence
        • Kindergarten
        • Rules about paper folding (modern)
          • No cuts
          • Bicolored square
  • Materials
    • Air
    • Square paper

Body:

  • Step 1
    • Fold in half hamburger style & unfold
    • Repeat hot dog style
    • Repeat diagonally (both directions)
  • Step 2
    • Bring left and right MIDDLE EDGES into MIDDLE BOTTOM of the paper, creating a TRIANGLE
  • uncheckedStep 3
    • uncheckedFold the LEFT and RIGHT sides of the triangle IN to make a DIAMOND
    • uncheckedRepeat behind
  • Step 4
    • Fold in the LEFT and RIGHT FRONT CORNERS to meet the CENTER of the paper
    • Repeat behind
  • Step 5
    • Fold DOWN the TOP triangles  
    • Repeat on other side
  • Step 6
    • TUCK the FLAPS into the POCKETS you just created
    • Repeat behind
  • Step 7
    • Blow air into the openings
    • Use hand to model the balloon into a square if you’d like
  • Step 8
    • Admire your new balloon
    • Maybe give it to a friend

Conclusion:

  • What is the importance of this skill?
    • Hobby
    • Decoration
      • Dorm decals
      • Cultural significance (keeps tradition alive)
    • Stress Relief 

Proof of Practice:

This is Rachel & Eliza in the library (Study Room #7) at 5:40pm.