[Surnetkids] Kites

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Today’s topic is in honor of April being National Kite Month. More April holidays and celebrations can be found here: Surfnetkids April Calendar.

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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.

American Kitefliers Association: About Kites

“Whether you are flying alone or in a busy park, it is good to remember the 3 C’s of kite safety: Caution. Courtesy, and Common Sense.” The American Kitefliers Association provides a treasure trove of educational material including kite safety infographics (click on Field Guide), a history of kites, a roundup of kite styles, kite activities, kite plans, lesson plans and links to additional kite resources.

My Best Kite

Tim Parish, publisher of My Best Kite, has been interested in kites and flight since childhood. His site focuses on how to make a kite, general kite education and the science of kite flying, and kite stories from readers. Recommended pages include A Kite for Small Kids: The MBK Tiny Tots Diamond, How to Fly a Kite (with one string or two), and How to Build 3 Simple Kites for Adults or big Kids! “If you want to know how to build kites, you are at the right place. These three super-simple kites are quick and easy, yet fly really well.”

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.

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