The Science of Kite Flying

Posted by Elece Hollis Mar 12, 2008

Dear Readers,

Want to take advantage of all this spring wind? Why not do a unit study with your children about kites?Kites has been around for centuries and have served as an inspiration to poets, artists, inventors and scientific researchers.

What can your children learn through studying kites? Plenty! From the basic physics of flight, to how weather forecasters gather data. Kites come in all sizes, shapes, and materials.

I used this kite study sucessfully with my own students. The boys seemed to get into it most.

One student who loves origami, tried designing mini-kites and flew those. He also built kites out of diverse materials and in shapes that I did not believe would fly. He proved me wrong. There is room here for imagination, initiative, and an inventive spirit . I hope you will enjoy the Kite Project.

Enjoy those children and don't forget your camera!

~ Elece