Oriland
Make incredible origami, from simple flowers to entire kingdoms.
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Advanced
http://www.oriland.com/index.asp
CONTENT:
This site explores the art of origami -- from very basic techniques to extremely complex models.
AESTHETICS:
This site looks like the "imaginative paper world" that it claims to be, with soft colors and great graphics.
ORGANIZATION:
The top and bottom navigation bars give quick and easy access to all the major areas of the site.
REVIEW:
Anyone interested in the art of origami will find something of interest at this site. Visitors can view interactive Oriland Kingdoms (created by the authors of the site) and origami models of the animals, people, and objects that are found within those kingdoms. The site also includes diagrams of the origami models, so that visitors can try to recreate the models at home. The Oriland Oriversity offers tons of instructional information, including lectures and lessons. The section about the benefits of origami explains why practicing origami is good exercise for the brain, and the section about paper preparation is essential for anyone who wants to become an origami master.
