The force from the kite string pulls the kite forward and downwards, the force of the wind and lift around the kite pushes the kite upwards and backwards and the force of gravity pulls the kite straight down. When the kite is flying there are several forces at work. Trying flying a kite on a still day, it won’t get very high before it drops back to the ground. WHAT MAKES A KITE FLY?Ī kite is pushed up into the air by the wind. Paper was invented around the year 100 A.D. The earliest kites were built of wood and cloth. Soldiers could see them flying and knew what they meant. Kites were first seen in ancient Chinese about 2,500 years ago! In very early times, kites were used by the military to send messages and for measuring distances. Our STEM projects are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home! HOW DO KITES WORK WHO INVENTED THE KITE? If you want to find out how to build a kite that flies high, read on! While you’re at it, make sure to check out more fun STEM activities.

Get ready to add this simple DIY kite project to your STEM activities this season.

A good breeze and a few materials are all you need to tackle this DIY Kite STEM project at home, with a group or in the classroom! Take our simple kite design and make it your own, or just grab the funny pages from your local newspaper! You can fly a kite just about any time of the year but this is a great outdoor STEM project for spring or summer! Fun for camp or scouting groups too.

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