Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

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Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper
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  2. Prerequisites & Facts
  3. Cost, Certificate & Degree
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What is the course about?

Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper
The course Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper is an online class provided by Weizmann Institute of Science through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to make flexagons – beautiful and unique paper constructions – and explore the math behind them.

Course description
  • Discover the unusual math of twisted strips of paper
  • 3 weeks
  • Flexagons are twisted strips of folded paper, which reveal their properties when flexed.
  • This online course will explain what flexagons are, their history and their naming conventions. You’ll find out how to create your own flexagons and be able to share them with our global community of learners.
  • You’ll also explore mathematical fields that provide tools to analyze flexagons, including topology and graph theory and learn about Möbius strips, Tuckermann diagrams and more.
  • The invention of flexagons
  • How to make flexagons
  • Cyclic and non-cyclic flexagons
  • Advanced flexagons
  • Möbius strips and their surprising properties
  • The math behind flexagons, Möbius strips and knotted paper bands
  • Produce, create and fold Flexagons and Mobius Strips
  • Explore flexagons and discover some of their unique properties
  • Synthesize your knowledge and discover links between different mathematical tools
  • This course is aimed at learners who enjoy being creative, solving puzzles, folding paper and revealing hidden mathematics. It will be especially useful for parents or teachers looking to inspire a love of math and do fun math activities with young people.
  • Weizmann Institute of Science
  • The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary basic research institutions in the natural and exact sciences. The Davidson Institute of Science Education is the educational arm of the Weizmann Institute.
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Prerequisites & Facts

Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

Course Topic

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University, College, Institution

Weizmann Institute of Science

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Weizmann Institute of Science you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: Weizmann Institute of Science
Topic: Maths, Science, Engineering & Maths

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