Up, Up And Away! The Art, Science And Geometry Of Making And Flying Kites

This hands-on professional development workshop helps teachers to reinforce the understanding of the science and math of flight by making and flying kites. Participants learn the principles of flight, the history of kites and the art of kite decoration by making three different types of kites that really fly! Added themes include history, Chinese brush painting and art history. This program was developed as part of the Kennedy Center’s professional development initiative.

Program Artist(s):

George Woideck