Buckyball Origami

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Ever thought about doing origami science experiments? Ideal for grades 8-10, this experiment involves a spherical 60-carbon containing molecule that is different from graphite or diamond. In short, you will create an origami Buckyball!

After completing this experiment, students will understand:

• What a Buckminster Fullerene molecule is and its relative characteristics in relation to other molecules

Required resources:

• Soccer ball
• Square pieces of paper (sticky notes are a perfect size)
• Lots of time! (This indeed is a challenge)