Making a space mirror
Making a space mirror
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31 JAN. 2022
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In brief
ESA’s final Webb challenge, Fold your Webb, gets students to make their very own space mirror by following a step-by-step origami tutorial to create a model of the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror.
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Fold your origami worksheet
This activity provides a step-by-step guide for how to create an origami hexagon. It is linked to the James Webb Space Telescope’s primary mirror which is composed of 18 tessellating hexagons. Students can work individually or in groups to fold the hexagons, then attach them together to create a representation of the telescope’s primary mirror. Download the activity or follow the video tutorial. Click here for the full classroom resource.
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Age range: | 8 – 15 years old |
Keywords: | Science, Mathematics, Arts, Webb, Telescope, Mirror |
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