Students make their own kites in this activity by measuring, cutting and folding a large envelope or sheet of paper. They decorate it to their liking and then use it to explore wind, lift, and stability. Students identify points in the kite’s design that can be adjusted to optimize flight.
Grades covered: 3 through 8
Curriculum Topics: Aerodynamics, Engineering, Forces & Motion, Measurement, Ratios & Proportions, Weather & Climate
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Earth and Space Science
- Physical Science
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
- Science
- Engineering
- Math
Tags: Ratios & Proportions, Measurement & Data, Weather & Climate, STEAM Project
Subjects covered: Earth & Space Science, Mathematics, Physical Science