Kites 

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Nasa Kite Index

To see the manual Kites in the Classroom, search the title in google. When you see the link for a pdf from AKA, click and you will be able to download the manual.

This was my first attempt at making kites in art class. I had wanted to try it for some time. I found it a very fun and rewarding project. I eventually fine tuned a few things to make it feasible as a classroom activity.

Materials

Kite Studio

Since that day when I began kites in the art class I've had the wonderful opportunity to be seconded by my school district to travel to schools to offer enrichment activities with kites. During those winter days students had to bundle up but had a great time flyin in -20 C weather.

Bringing kites into the art class gave me the bug for kitebuilding and flying and eventually KAP (Kite Aerial Photography). You can learn lots on the KAP forum.

There are many great resources and patterns online for anyone who wants to start building kites. Try the Kitebuilders' Kite Plan Archive.