If you are looking for a summer fun and educational activity, explore, experiment, and have fun with kites! Fun and Wonderful Kites!, a unit study written by Elece Hollis that originally appeared in Home School Enrichment magazine, begins by explaining the variety of ways kites have been used throughout history.
Next, you set up your notebook, and begin exploring your favorite types of kites.
A book list is offered for background information. Then come several ideas for study including research, writing, creating a timeline, sketching, and other creative activities.
Finally, it’s time to fly! Build a kite. Study the aerodynamics of flight. And have fun!
Activities
Interactive Kite Modeler
Not to be missed from NASA. Helps you design, trim, and fly!
Kite Math
Interactive for older students that takes a look at quadrilaterals.
Rough Science Kite Challenge
PBS Rough Science Challenge: Make a kite from natural products.
Kite Flying
A Great Science Fair Project sample that helps you make and experiment with a kite.
Books
Curious George Flies a Kite by H.A. Rey
The Curious George series is always fun for beginning readers. In this title, George takes a ride!
Unit Studies & Lesson Plans
Beginner’s Guide to Kites
Very complete and informative from NASA covering science and math fundamentals, aerodynamics, atmosphere, forces, and weight. Includes guided tours, lesson plans, printouts and interactives. Great site!
Flight Adventures Unit Study {Free}
Free 68-page download that covers flight.
Printables & Notebooking Pages
Kite Shape Book
For copywork, narrations, or wrapping up from EduPlace.
Kites Notebooking Pages
Simple pages for copywork, narrations, or summarizing what was learned.
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