Simple Mini Kites That Fly is a great elementary engineering STEM activity for a windy day. You could use this activity with: literature units like "The Kite Fighters" by Linda Sue Park, history and science units on Ben Franklin, Social Studies units on Japanese and Asian culture, a March theme, Spring Activities, or National Kite Flying Day on February 8, 2013. You will need Art Tissue Paper, glue, thread, wooden coffee stir sticks, scissors and markers for this activity. The headings included with this activity are: Teacher Notes, Introduction, Materials, Procedures, Pattern, and Conclusion Questions.