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Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
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Description

Engineering Challenge:

Can your group create a kite using any of the supplies provided that flies on a windy day?

Materials: (per individual or group)

Assorted types of paper (cardstock, regular, etc.)
Bamboo skewers or wooden dowels
Kite string or a lot of yarn
Scissors and tape
Tape measure
Optional kite from the dollar store (to see how kites are actually made)


This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!

This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!

Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!

STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
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STEM Challenges Ten Pack #3


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Build a Kite: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!

Smart Chick
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4th - 7th
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Teaching Duration
1 hour

Description

Engineering Challenge:

Can your group create a kite using any of the supplies provided that flies on a windy day?

Materials: (per individual or group)

Assorted types of paper (cardstock, regular, etc.)
Bamboo skewers or wooden dowels
Kite string or a lot of yarn
Scissors and tape
Tape measure
Optional kite from the dollar store (to see how kites are actually made)


This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materials, you can engage your students in the engineering process!

This is one of many engineering challenges that I will be posting, follow my store to receive notifications when new challenges are posted!

Check out these TEN PACKS of STEM Challenges!

STEM Challenges Ten Pack #1
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #2
STEM Challenges Ten Pack #3


Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
March 15, 2026
This is a great resource to have. Thank you so much!!
Digital Dynamo
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Grades taught: 6th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals
Rated 5 out of 5
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I used this resource for curriculum and lesson development.
Susan P.
1,088 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
July 10, 2024
This was a fun challenge for STEM during our flight unit. Thanks for your hard work, I will use again in the future.
Jaimee W.
183 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 21, 2024
This was a great STEM project for my students. They really enjoyed it.
Vanessa M.
180 reviews
Grades taught: 3rd
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
August 31, 2023
The students enjoyed creating their kites. It was an engaging activity for them, and the excelled in the hands-on aspect of it.
Teaching in 5th
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325 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Rated 4 out of 5
August 28, 2023
I used this challenge near the end of the school year. It was a great hands-on activity to keep students engaged after "testing season" was over.
Jacquelyn S.
84 reviews
Grades taught: 6th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 8, 2023
I used this with my students the week before Christmas Break to have a little fun. They loved it.
Tami Polson
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1,524 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Rated 4 out of 5
November 2, 2022
This was a super fun stem challenge for my students!
Heidi S.
458 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd

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