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KaZoon Kites

SKU: W56772
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Description

Go fly a kite and discover the principles of flying. Assemble a flying tetrahedron kite that soars so easily you might have trouble getting it down!

Looking for standards-based activities to accompany these materials? The KaZoon Kites Teacher’s Guide is available for print here, or you can download a digital copy for free here.

Looking for fun activities to accompany these materials? Download the KaZoon Kites Elementary STEM Activity Guide for free here.

Order 30 kits to build a class pack!

Details

Type: Project Kits Grades: 3-12

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What You'll Get

  • 2 construction clips
  • Glue stick
  • 50 plastic drinking straws
  • Spool of kite string
  • Sheets of 20" x 30" tissue paper
  • Lifting Surface Template with String Measurement Guide

Resources

Learning Values

Science
  • Forces
  • Lifting bodies
  • Newton’s laws
  • Equilibrium
Technology
  • Attributes of design
  • Structures
  • Historical perspectives
Engineering
  • Problem solving
  • Materials strength
  • Technological design
Math
  • Geometric solids
  • Binomial expansion
  • Measuring angles
  • Congruency

Specifications

  • Students Served: 2
  • Level: Suitable for Grades 3 and up
  • Assembly Method: Gluing
  • Tools Required: Scissors and ruler

“The KaZoon Kite isn’t your ordinary, run-of-the mill kite. No, indeed. It’s a tetrahedron. . . . I guarantee this is one of the most interesting kites you’ll ever see. . . . After seeing the unique shape and style of the kite, I was looking forward to trying it out. . . . All in all, this would be a fun family project, and if your kids enjoy hands-on activities, I can’t see going wrong with this one. Check it out.”

– Jonathan Lewis, editor, Home School Enrichment magazine

“Young learners benefit from the quality of Pitsco products. The straw rockets, tape measure racers, bridges, KaZoon Kites, as well as straw structure activities allow them to question, explore, wonder, create, and investigate while learning.”

– Rena Mincks, first-grade teacher, Jefferson Elementary, Pullam, Washington