Charles Mears State Park
Designing and Flying Kites
ASK: Which kite design is most effective for length of flight?
Which kite design will slide into the most turns and loops?
Does the amount of surface area of a kite affect its flight?
IMAGINE:
Students brainstorm different kite plans and draw diagrams
Students claim a geometric pattern for longest length of flight
CREATE: Students use various materials to construct a kite
Record time, number of loops/turns per minute…
Record the amount of lift using a spring scale
