Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

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Weizmann Institute of Science

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Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

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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

Maths, Science, Engineering & Maths

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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Flexagons and the Math Behind Twisted Paper

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