Kites
All About Kites - Just what the title implies!!!
Anthony's Kite Workshop - Find some unusual and strange kite designs here.
Build a Kite - TrackStar teaching activity.
Chinese Kites - See some great pictures of kites here....well, worth the trip!!
Coloring Page - Boy flying a kite.
Coloring Page II - Coffee Beanie flies a kite.
Coloring Page III - Flying kite.
Coloring Page IV - Let's go fly a kite.
Come Fly a Kite - Unit plan for grade four.
DDKites World Wide Kiting Links - "The Main Focus of our Kite Link Page will be: Kite Building Plans, Kite Flying/Building Techniques & Kite Suppliers From The Internet. Includes kite pictures and digital postcards."
Dual Line Kites - Pictures of stunt kites.
El'Cheapo Diamond Kite Plan - Instructions for building a diamond kite.
Electrified Ben and His Kite - Ready about Ben Franklin and his experiment.
Facing the Wind - Rules for safe and fun-filled kite flying.
Fly a Kite Day - Celebrate this day (June 15th) with these activities, crafts, and games.
Flying High - From the "Why Files."
Fractioned Kites - Printable worksheet
Go Fly a Kite - "Kite building and flying is a great family activity that you can safely do with your child. Besides being fun, it's a natural gateway into science and history."
Guide for Teachers - How kites can be used in schools.
How to Go Fly a Kite - History and stories.
Japanese Kites - History of the Japanese kites.
Kite Days - Poem and coloring page.
Kite Flying - Lesson plan.
Kite Making - Instructions for assembling a homemade kite.
Kite Modeler - From Glenn Research Center......Secondary science and college students, this site must have been created for you!
Kite Plans - "This site features clean and neat kite plans of the Radical 3, Snowflake, Genki kite, and more. Also there are many colorful pictures of the different kites this site offers."
Kites and Flight - The Art of Haiku.....An activity for grades 7-12.
Kites and Kite Flying - Includes history of kites, beginner flying, picture gallery, modern kites, and more.
Kites as an Educational Tool - Wow, this is a great resource if you are planning a unit on kites.
Kites at Hutchins Elementary School - "Students at Hutchins like to make and fly kites. We are learning about the history of kites, how kites fly, why people fly kites, and how to fly kites safely."
Kites at Thinking Fountain - How to make a kite out of a garbage bag.
Kites for Kids Only - Kites from around the world, how to build a kite, and how to fly one.
Kites in the Classroom - Worksheet, plans, guides, etc.
Kite Sites to Visit - Hotlist.
Kites, Kids, and Education - Links for teachers and students by a former educator.
Kites on a Roll - Kite making and building for kids.
Kites 'R Us - History of kites and flight workbook.
Kite Theme - Activities and coloring page.
Kite Theme II - Activities and resources......songs, snacks, games, art, science....
Kite Theme III - Crafts, arts, songs, and poems.
Kite Theme IV - Songs, science, games, art, and more.
Kite Theme Page - Includes books, songs, fingerplays, arts, crafts, and many more resources.
Kites Theme Page - Hotlist of kite links.
Kites - Themes and thematic units.
Kites - Theme from "Surf the Net with Kids."
Kites - ThinkQuest
Kites - Wow, this site is great.....find out what a kite is, how a kite flies, kite history, kite safety, Ben Franklin and his kite experience with electricity, and more! There's even a student worksheet to download.
Kite Workshop - Here you will find lots of kite plans and other information. Some have been stamped in various ways...Simple kite plans for beginners, no special materials or knowledge; Advanced kite plans for people with sewing skills; Extra special especially for beginners.
Make Your Own Kite - Diagrams and instructions for making a kite.
Patrick's Kite Site - A site devoted to the art of building single-line kites.
Professor Kite and the Secret of Kites - "Come on in, the sky is large enough for everyone."
Reach Up and Touch the Sky - Web site on and about kites....pictures here can be used for class projects, etc.
Richard Dutton's Kite Page - World record for the most kites on a string.
Single Line Kites - Nice pictures.
Sky's the Limit - Kite history, images, kite music, and more.
Soar into Spring with Kites - Lesson planning article from Education World.
Spring is the Perfect Time to Fly a Kite! - Learn how to make one here!
The American Kitefliers Association - "Our purpose is to educate the public in the art, history, technology, and practice of building and flying kites - to advance the joys and values of kiting in all nations."
Virtual Kite Festival - Pictures of kites mainly.
Virtual Kite Zoo - Good resource. Click here for Kites in the Classroom.
Updated; July 29, 2005
Created November 2,
2002
Jerrie S. Cheek
ETTC - Kennesaw State University
