ACTIVITY 3: Go Fly a Kite
Make and fly your own kite. What type of wind makes your kite fly best?
What can you try to make the kite fly better?
Project Suggestions:
- The sled kite is very simple to make and fly. It is a good one
for the beginner. Tips on how to fly them are included. Notice
the difference using a tail makes.
- Challenge girls to decorate their kites with Girl Scout or aerospace
themes. Offer small prizes for interesting designs.
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Above and Beyond:
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- If the troop/group is interested in building other kites,download
templates from the websites listed in the WebResources or invite
a member of a local kite flying associationto come work with
the troop/group and demonstrate differenttypes of kites.
- Find out when the next local kite flying festival is in your
community and go attend to learn more about kites.
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Further Reading
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The Magnificent Book of Kites: Explorations in Design,
Construction, Enjoyment & Flight by Maxwell Eden, May 2000
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Easy-To-Make Decorative Kites: Step-By-Step Instructions for 9 Models
from Around the World by Alan Bridgewater & Gil Bridgewater
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25 Kites That Fly by Leslie L. Hunt |
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