This TED-Ed companion resource explores how origami—an ancient paper-folding art—shapes modern technology, from starshades in space to stents in medicine. Designed for high school and college students, this resource includes 20 discussion questions, a structured essay prompt, and a debate topic that blends geometry, design, and innovation. Perfect for science, math, engineering, or interdisciplinary learning, it helps students explore how creativity and structure go hand in hand to solve real-wo