________________________________ From: Ali Bahmani <[email protected]>
I have been asked if I can make some Biological/Chemical/Biotech Origami models. There would be a national exhibition next month and Also later these models would be taught and used in several high schools across the city. So far I have found Thoki Yenn, Origami DNA<http://erikdemaine.org/thok/dna41.html>and also I am thinking to making the Fullerene(C60) - (Haven't decided about the module I wish to use yet ). and I was looking for TRNA, RNA and Antiboy but I wasn't sure whether there are any origami models for them. -------------------------------- Here are variations of what you mentioned, and something a bit new. This DNA is a bit different than Thoki's and when a looped thread is incorporated, and then hung, it spins with the slightest breeze. http://www.yourgenome.org/teachers/origami.shtml I have used this one for several years with students, and it is always a hit. It certainly allows you to introduce RNA, just in talking about the DNA. This link for DNA shows the bonding, however, the one above has such vivid colors. http://www.dnacenter.com/science-technology/dna-education/dna-origami.pdf This is about nano technology and folding http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2009/nano-origami-0224.html This is the way I like to make Fullerene, with PHIZZ units by Tom Hull http://www.usd.edu/arts-and-sciences/math/upload/The_PHiZZ_Unit.pdf Tom Hull's book, Project Origami, has handouts, and worksheets, tasks, questions and proofs, mostly for exploring mathematics, but may be useful for the Buckyballs. A.K. Peters, the publisher, has made the handouts available for free, on line. http://downloads.akpeters.com/projectorigami/ Kathy Knapp, Peoria, Illinois, USA Do well your part today. - Juliette Gordon Low
