How to Make an Air-Flow Kite

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How to Make an Air-Flow Kite

For nearly 3000 years, Chinese artisans have made kites. How do they fly? Air moveing quickly across the surface of a kite reduces the air pressure on the kite, making it light enough to float on the current. If the air stops moving, the air pressure increases and the kite falls to the ground. This is called the Bernoulli Principle. Kites are as challenging to make as they are to fly. This kite is sure to provide hours of fun.

Supplies

• String

• Ribbon

• Paper punch

• Clear adhesive tape

• Butcher paper

• Dowel stick

• Scissors

• Markers, crayons, colored pencils etc… for decorative purposes.

How to Build the Kite

1. Sketch a symmetrical kite shape (like a diamond) on a large sheet of butcher paper, newspaper, or heavy wrapping paper with a marker.

2. With the scissors, cut out the kite. Be sure to cut a small triangular vent, also, so your kite can fly.

3. Decorate kite as desired

4. Reinforce the edges of your kite with wide adhesive tape, so it won’t tear.

5. Securely tape two thin round dowel sticks in place. One stick goes from top to bottom, the other goes from side