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How to Make an Air-Flow Kite
For nearly 3000 years, Chinese artisans have made kites. How do they fly? Air moveing quickly across the surface of a kite reduces the air pressure on the kite, making it light enough to float on the current. If the air stops moving, the air pressure increases and the kite falls to the ground. This is called the Bernoulli Principle. Kites are as challenging to make as they are to fly. This kite is sure to provide hours of fun.
Supplies
String
Ribbon
Paper punch
Clear adhesive tape
Butcher paper
Dowel stick
Scissors
Markers, crayons, colored pencils etc
for decorative purposes.
How to Build the Kite
1. Sketch a symmetrical kite shape (like a diamond) on a large sheet of butcher paper, newspaper, or heavy wrapping paper with a marker.
2. With the scissors, cut out the kite. Be sure to cut a small triangular vent, also, so your kite can fly.
3. Decorate kite as desired
4. Reinforce the......
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