kite

Kites

Aim: To look at a kite and how we can overcome the 4 forces of flight.

Forces of flight with Kites

Force	Increase / decrease	How do we do this when making a kite?
Drag	decrees	we need to make sure its pointed, we need to make sure its angled correctly to the wind
Lift	incres	longer string,forced into the wind
Gravity	decrees	we make it streamline, make it with light materials
Thrust	incerees	strong, steady wind

Write a definition about the following types of kites and find a picture of them that you can upload to your blog.

1. The Sled Kite.
2. The Diamond Kite. 
3. The Barn Door Kite. 
4. The Sode Kite. 
5. The Delta Kite. 

Name 5 types of kites that were used in China?

Name sports that use kites?