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Origami penguins

Algorithm Origami

An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions. Computer programmers use algorithms to tell computers what to do. Can you follow the steps to make an origami penguin?!

Instructions:

  1. Print and cut out the black square.
  2. Fold the square in half, from corner to corner, so the black side is hidden. origami step 1
  3. Unfold the paper, so the black side is showing.
  4. Fold one flap down, but not all the way to the edge. Flip the whole thing over. Fold the other flap down, but not all the way to the edge.origami step 2
  5. Unfold the big crease, so the black side is showing. origami step 32
  6. Fold the bottom corner up. Make sure the corner lines up with the crease. origami step 4
  7. Flip the paper over. Fold the top corner down. Make sure the corner lines up with the crease. origami step 5
  8. Flip the paper over. Re-fold the paper along the crease. origami step 6
  9. Gently pull the beak so the penguin’s head faces forward. Make a crease so the head stays facing forward. origami step 7

Does it look like a penguin? →

origami step 8