The Art of Kite Building: An Engaging way to Teach Engineering with Composing Polyhedron’s Kit

 
If you’re searching for an educational activity that combines fun, creativity, and scientific learning, look no further: kite building with the Composing Polyhedron’s kite expansion kit is exactly what you need.

Learning through Fun – A Unique Approach with Kite Building

As the sun shines and summer sets in, it’s time to add a spark to the routine classroom sessions. And what better way to do that than with a kite flying activity? The activity is not just about achieving height but includes the construction of the kite, which offers an interactive way of understanding various engineering concepts.

Utilize our Composing Polyhedron’s kite expansion kit to construct a sturdy frame. By attaching tissue paper to the frame, students can morph theory into a hands-on experience. What’s more exciting than seeing the fruits of your labor soaring up in the sky?

The Composing Polyhedron’s Kit – Exploring Different Shapes

The Composing Polyhedron’s kit is surprisingly versatile allowing students to experiment with various shapes. A hands-on approach encourages students to physically manipulate a shape, thereby aiding their understanding of the fundamental characteristics and properties of the particular geometric shape.

This lively mixture of tactile learning, represented visually through the kite, provides students with a unique opportunity to witness the practical application of mathematical forms and structures.

The Result: Engaging and Fun Learning

Let’s picture it: a sunny day, colourful kites flying high, and students enthusiastically understanding science. This isn’t just about creating a diversion from the classroom but about inculcating a love for learning that transcends the conventional methods of education.

By giving students the chance to get outside and apply their knowledge in a fun, engaging project, they develop a stronger conceptual understanding and appreciation for science, engineering, and technology.

So let’s break away from the ordinary and introduce an innovative way of learning with our Composting Polyhedron’s kit. Inspire your students to understand engineering in a way they’ve never experienced before!

Recent Episodes

At the heart of every career journey is the question of how we grow—not just in skills, but in purpose, relationships, and impact. That kind of growth takes shape through everyday choices, the mentors who guide us, and the communities that stretch us to become more. Each step forward becomes part of a larger…

As college undergoes a transformation, driven by technology, equity, and new definitions of success, DisruptED explores how the “college experience” is evolving and what that means for today’s students. With the traditional four-year path under growing scrutiny—only 41% of first-time, full-time undergraduates at four-year institutions actually earn their degrees within that time—a new model…

The world of work is changing faster than ever. Automation is reshaping jobs, new technologies are rewriting what “qualified” means, and a new generation of workers is redefining what they expect from employers. From fast food to healthcare, companies are realizing they can’t just hire talent — they have to build it. They’re starting to…