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	decrease	make it streamline, pointed, make it angled to the wind
Lift	increase	longer string face into the wind
Gravity	decrease	make it streamline, make it light
Thrust	increase	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?