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Tiffi has a sleepover with Jenny
The girls clean up the dining room and the kitchen. Mr. Toffee is watching TV. They join him for a bit but there is nothing great on TV so Tiffi suggests that they go into her bedroom. So, I’ve been doing a lot of googling lately,” says Tiffi. “I want to keep myself and my friends busy this summer so I looked online for…
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Let’s go fly a kite …………..
“I’ve got it!” exclaims Tiff. “Let’s go fly a kite next.” Let’s go fly a kite ………….. Up to the highest height! Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let's go fly a kite! That’s it! That has to be their next summer fun thing to do! “Let’s see what we can find online…
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Let's go fly a kite!
Up to the highest height! Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let's go fly a kite! Summer is meant for swimming, barbecues, and yes, flying kites. The warm weather is the perfect time to take advantage of a breezy summer day at the park – and you can even learn a…
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History of kites
Time for Elsa to get on her computer to check out the history of kites! ‘It’s unclear when kites were invented. Many scholars believe that they were developed in China. Other evidence suggests that kites were used by cultures in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the South Pacific as fishing instruments made of natural materials…
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More history
EARLY AERODROMES/AIRPLANE - Many of the experiments and developments during the 1800s led directly to the eventual development of the powered airplane and transatlantic wireless communications in the early 20th century. The Wright Brothers were skilled at kite flying, and it was their years of kite flying that directly led…
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The Science of Kites!
‘There are actually several bits of physics at play here and, interestingly, they’re the pretty much the same physics that help lift an airplane off of the ground. These are also known as the four forces of flight. The first, of course, is lift. Basically, the wind blows on your kite – some of it hits the kite directly,…
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A kite flies because the wind pushes it
‘The wind exerts a force on the kite. You can feel this force when you stand with the kite in the wind. The wind pushes the kite (and you). The force can be so strong that you find it difficult to stand still. The wind will blow you away. The wind also pushes the kite when it flies. It cannot blow the kite away as the kite…
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How much wind does a kiteboarder need to fly a kite?
‘Minimum wind speed is one of kiteboarding's classic dilemmas. One thing is certain: a windless day is for kitesurfing what a flat ocean is for a surfer. So, what's the minimum wind speed you need to launch a kite, have fun for a couple of hours, and then land it safely on the beach? The wisest answer depends upon a mix of…
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What Is The Most Popular Kind Of Kite?
‘If you have ever attended a kite festival or gone to a beach or park where kite-flying is popular, you might have seen a wide variety of kites in all sorts of designs and in many striking colours. Have you wondered about all these different kites? In this article, we’ll further discuss some other popular single-line kite…
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How to make a kite
‘Learning how to make a kite is surprisingly easy, and the materials needed to make one are easy to find. You probably already have everything you need already on hand at your house. • A large piece of plastic sheeting (A plastic tablecloth or a medium duty tarp) • Heavy duty tape • 2 to 4 long dowel rods – depending on…
