#39: Hexaflexagon DIY

Learn how to make a really fun geometric toy—a Hexaflexagon! There are many types of flexagons. The names of flexagons tell the type of polygon and the number of faces.  Hexaflexagons are paper polygons you will create in this math mini spark. They were first discovered in 1939 by Arthur Stone, who set up a Flexagon Committee to investigate their properties.

Spark your math thinking!

  1. Set up your math mini spark recording page: #39 Hexaflexagon DIY
  2. Watch this Vi Hart video. 
  3. Look over these PDFs that will help you make your own.  Print off the instruction page and the the template.
  4. Snap a picture of your finished project and add it to your recording page.
  5. Share your math mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Info from: http://www.auntannie.com/Geometric/HexaHexaFlexagon/

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