Webliography

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Kites

History of Kites
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/4569/
Audience: Elementary students and teachers

Here you and your students will learn that kites date back to as far as 3000 years ago, where they were made from bamboo and silk in China. In the 19th Century, kites were used for scientific experiments. In the 20th and 21st centuries, kites were used for military purposes. Check out the links to learn more about modern kites, beginning and advanced flying techniques and see cool kite pictures.

Kite Activities
http://www.aka.org.au/kites_in_the_classroom/
Audience: Elementary and middle school students and teachers.

Peter Batchelor created this terrific lesson using kites as educational tools. They can be used in many subjects, but are of greatest benefit if used in a ways that allow students to synthesize knowledge from a number of subjects. His activities are fun and useful. Check out his worksheets and plans.

Kite Resources
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/kitedude/VE01.htm
Audience: Kite lovers of all ages

A collection of kite-related material made available in a virtual scrapbook. Most of the links have thumbnail graphics to minimize download time. Columns about kites. Kite designs. Kite movies and TV shows that feature kites in the storyline. Kite jokes and much more. For example: Four kite strings stop in front of a shady looking bar. The first kite string says: "I'm going in for a beer." He goes in and the bartender says: "Hey, we don't serve kite strings in here." So he walks out. The second and third kite strings go in with the same results... Get out, we don't serve kite strings in here! The fourth kite string takes off his hat and places his hand on top his head rubbing his hair around and tangling it. He places his hat back onto his head and boldly goes into the bar. The bartender looks at him kind of questioning, and says: "Hey, aren't you a kite string?" The kite string takes off his hat and bows, saying, "No, I'm a frayed knot."
(Thanks, Penny)