[Surnetkids] Kites

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Kites date back 3000 years, when the Chinese made them from bamboo and silk. Over the centuries kites have been used in religious ceremonies, scientific experiments, military maneuvers and, of course, for fun. In honor of April’s status as National Kite Flying Month, today’s sites explore the history, the science and the sport of kite flying.

Anthony's Kite Workshop

Visit Anthony’s Kite Workshop for dozens of kite plans suitable for families and classroom projects, along with General Kite Hints and Tips. “Many good parks have a fence to tie the kites to. But too often you don’t get that luxury. I get a coat hanger (with the thick wire) and cut off the hook. I then straighten this out, and cut it in half. Using one half I bend it into a rectangular and long U shape. Then I bend the top of the U over into a hook.”

NASA: Kites

“An excellent way for students to gain a feel for aerodynamic forces is to fly a kite. ” This NASA site starts with a short history of kites, and then introduces the forces that act on kites. “In fact, with the exception of thrust, the forces acting on a kite are also the same forces which act on an airliner or a fighter plane. Like an aircraft, kites are heavier than air and rely on aerodynamic forces to fly. ” To progress through the Guided Tour about Forces on a Kite, use the blue arrow at the bottom of each page.

National Kite Month: Kite History

You’ll find lots of great resources under the For Teachers link in the main horizontal menu. This page tells the history of kites, starting with the legend that a “Chinese farmer tied a string to his hat to keep it from blowing away in a strong wind.” Other links include “Why Kites Fly”, “How to Fly a Kite”, and kite games and projects for use in a classroom.

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Kites Printable
Kites Wikipedia Printable
Paper Airplanes Printable
Ben Franklin’s Kite Experiment Printable
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“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” ~~ Dorothy Parker ~~ (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) American author, poet, critic, screenwriter. This is one of the sixty-six quotes with the theme of children on Lightafire.com; click the link to read them.

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