Kite Project Definitions
During the kite project class time will be devoted to reviewing and exploring different concepts that will help with the design of the kite. No class time beyond the first day will be set aside for the specific use of working on the actual project. However anytime that class work is completed prior to the end of class, you may work on your project. Below are the sections of the kite project. You can click on the topic for specific information.
The Report
Scale Drawing
The Kite
Calculations
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Kite Report
The Report is to answer the following questions:
What is the history of Kites?
What makes a kite fly?
The Report will contain the following items for
credit:
Cover Page (name, title, due date)
Typed Report that answers the above questions with a 1-inch margin on all sides of open length.
Feedback of your kite flight, with troubleshooting information if your kite didn't fly.
Bibliography of at least two sources
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Scale Drawing
The scale drawing should contain all parts of the actual constructed kite. The
grade given to the drawing is dependent on the following criteria:
You should indicate the scale that you use.
You will need to include all parts of your kite in the drawing.
You need to label your drawing.
This scale drawing will be turned in with your report.
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The Kite
I will take a picture of your kite the day that we fly them in class. Be sure to bring any materials that you need to fix your kite that day. The
grade given to your kite is dependent on the following criteria:
The kite should constructed true to scale.
The construction and materials should be sturdy enough for repeated flight
The kite should fly at least 10 feet in the air for a minimum of 2 minutes.
You may use a plan that you find however you will need to add your own touches.
You will need to decorate your kite and name it around a theme that you pick out.
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Calculations
While you fly your kite you are to collect some data so that you may include the height of your kite and the amount of string you used in your report. The
grade given for those calculations is dependent on the following criteria:
Did you include all necessary information to prove how high your kite flew and the amount of string used?
You will need to illustrate your findings and include them with your project.
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