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Fly a Paper Kite
Wind pushes up under the kite, and the tail keeps it steady so it doesn't spin.
Grab this
- A sheet of paper
- 2 straws
- Tape
- String
- Ribbon for a tail
Do it in 3 steps
1
Cut the paper into a diamond and tape 2 straws on it in a cross.
2
Tie string where the straws cross and add a ribbon tail.
3
Run outside on a breezy day and let it fly!
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Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
Try a longer tail. Does it fly smoother?
🧠 Why it works
Wind pushes up under the kite, and the tail keeps it steady so it doesn't spin.
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