How Tails Help a Kite to Fly
Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
aerodynamics, wind, flight, forces, sled kite
![]() IntroductionHave you ever tried to build your own kite? Kites have been a source of entertainment for centuries for kids around the world. How do some features of a kite, such as its tail, affect how it flies? In this activity you will have a chance to build your very own kite, a simple sled kite, and use it to investigate how tails help kites fly. How well will your kite fly?CreditsTeisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
aerodynamics, wind, flight, forces, sled kite
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