Kite Making Project

i'm diving right in here and suggesting an interesting and challenging project that can help students understand some basic aerodynamics and structural mechanics. kite-building involves both of these subjects. a kite must produce enough lift to overcome its own weight by deflecting a stream of air. a kite must also be a structural entity that maintains its shape in the presence of the forces placed upon it. this project can be done by groups of students at almost any grade level and can be as simple or as complex as needed. I will continue posting on this subject.