Kite-Forces and Motion

Due Mar 19, 2021 by 11:59pm
Points 20
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Available Mar 19, 2021 at 12am - May 28, 2021 at 11:59pm

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This week in Science, we have been learning all about forces and motion and how they help people fly! We learned about how a hot air balloon works and that it inspired the development of many other flying machines. We learned about the Wright brothers and their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk.

Today, I would like you to take what you have learned about flight and about forces and motion to build your very own kite! Follow the instructions below.

Science

Use the STEM challenge worksheet to design a kite! If needed, print a copy from here: Stem Challenge Worksheet Download Stem Challenge Worksheet
1. Ask: Based on what we read and learned this week, what do you already know about wind and kites? Put it in the circle.
2. Imagine: Think of as many kite designs as you can. If you had no limits, what would your kite look like? Draw a few of your ideas in the thought bubble.
3. Plan: Now it’s time to narrow it down. What materials do you have available? (Paper, sticks, tape, glue, string, straws, etc. *double check with mom and dad for approved materials*) Which design are you most capable of creating? Pick one design and make a list of the materials you will need to build it.
4. Create: Now, follow your plan to create this amazing kite. Draw your design in detail in the square.
  - TEST IT! Did your kite turn out the way you wanted it to? Did it fly? Why or why not?
5. Improve: What could you add or change to make your kite better? Write it in the rectangle.
Send a picture or video of your kite to your teacher and bring your STEM Think Sheet to class on Monday!