Welcome to the wonderful world of flying kites with students! In this lesson plan students will learn about kites are different depending upon where in the World they are created. How they are different in shapes, sizes and materials they are made from in different based on local materials they are made from and cultural preferences. Kites have around throughout the history of modern man. Early kite history shows how kites were used as tools such as fishing, military, science, religion and messaging for social change. It did not take long for many to begin using and flying kites for art, cultural and historical expressions and simply for the pleasure of flying. Learn about different cultures and how kites have shaped and continue to play prominent roles in communities around the world.
