Dry Run Video:
Speech #2: Teaching a Skill Dry Run— Origami Balloons
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
- Step 3
- Fold the LEFT and RIGHT sides of the triangle IN to make a DIAMOND
- Repeat 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.