Make a Kite - Fun Activity Instructions, Lesson Plan, Science for Kids

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Make a Kite Kite Making Activity

Everyone remembers the first time they flew a kite, it’s a memorable experience and a lot of fun. Try making your own kite by following the simple instructions of this lesson plan. It’s an enjoyable activity that kids will love.

Introduction:

Ask students who has flown a kite? What sort of kite did they fly? Have they ever built their own kite? What are the best weather conditions for kite flying?
Show an example of a kite, how does it work? What are the most important parts?

You will need:

Plastic bags
25cm bamboo skewers (4 per kite)
5cm of plastic tube per kite
Scissors
Markers
Tape
Twist ties with the plastic removed
Fishing line
Plastic for streamers (optional)
Small piece of smooth wood or a similar tube shaped object to attach the line to

Instructions:

Cut out a plastic kite shape using the scissors and lay it flat on the table.
Use marker pens to draw a design on your kite and add color.
Take a piece of the plastic tubing and bend slightly before gently stretching it a little.
Now take the four bamboo skewers (2 long and 2 short) and sand the ends of them (this is so they will not poke through the plastic).
Take two of the long skewers and tape the two pointy ends together. This will form the backbone of your kite.
Take the piece of the plastic tubing and using the twist tie, attach it to the center of one of the two joined skewers.
With a pair of pliers tighten the wire around the skewer gently.
When you've finished head outside and test it out!