Lessons – Page 2 – Drachen Foundation

Teaching with kites is a great way to teach your students about science, world cultures, art, and design. We have a variety of lesson plans and kite kits – browse what we offer below, or search by grade level to narrow your results.

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Teaching the Kono Dihedral Diamond Kite
Level: Intermediate (3-5/6)
Length:
1-4 sessions, including student readings, kite making, and kite flying. Sessions can be taught in a different order, with some combined or omitted. The kite alone can be constructed in 30 minutes (minimal decoration and no flying time).
Tags: Scientific, Flat, Paper, United States
Teaching the Kono Butterfly Kite
Level: Primary (K-2)
Length:
1-6 sessions, including student readings, kite making, and kite flying. Sessions can be taught in a different order, with some combined or omitted. The kite alone can be constructed in 40 minutes (minimal decoration and no flying time).
Tags: Art, Figure, Paper, United States
Teaching the Kono Box Kite
Level: Intermediate (3-5/6), Middle (6-8)
Length:
3-5 sessions, including student readings, kite making, and kite flying. Sessions can be taught in a different order, with some combined or omitted. The kite alone can be constructed in about 30 minutes (no decoration and no flying time).
Tags: Historical, BoxCellular, Paper, United States
Teaching the Kono Beetle Kite
Level: Primary (K-2)
Length:
1-6 sessions, including student readings, kite making, and kite flying. Sessions can be taught in a different order, with some combined or omitted. The kite alone can be constructed in 40 minutes (minimal decoration and no flying time).
Tags: Art, Figure, Paper, United States
Learning About Korea Through Its Kites: Teaching the Korean Bird Kite
Level: Primary (K-2)
Length:
2-5 sessions, including student readings, kite making, and kite flying. Sessions can be taught in a different order, with some combined or omitted. The kite alone can be constructed in 40 minutes (minimal decoration and no flying time).
Tags: Cultural, Figure, Paper, North Korea, South Korea
Learning About Korea Through Its Kites: Teaching the Kono Korean Fighter Kite
Level: Intermediate (3-5/6), Middle (6-8)
Length:
1-5 sessions, including student readings (20-40 minutes each) and decorating, constructing, and flying the kite (can be combined into one or more longer sessions). The kite alone can be constructed in 45 minutes (no decoration or flying time).
Tags: Cultural, Sport, Sport, Paper, North Korea, South Korea
Learning About Japan Through Its Kites: Teaching the Toki Kaku Dako
Level: Intermediate (3-5/6), Middle (6-8)
Length:
1-6 sessions, including student readings (20-40 minutes each) and decorating, constructing, and flying the kite (can be combined into one or more longer sessions). The kite alone can be constructed in 45 minutes (no decoration or flying time).
Tags: Cultural, Flat, Bamboo, Paper, Japan
Learning About Japan Through Its Kites: Teaching the Yoshimi Sode-Dako
Level: Primary (K-2)
Length:
2-6 sessions, including student readings, kite making, and kite flying. Sessions can be taught in a different order, with some combined or omitted. The kite alone can be constructed in 30 minutes (minimal decoration and no flying time).
Tags: Cultural, Flat, Bamboo, Paper, Japan
Learning About Japan Through Its Kites: Teaching the Yoshizumi Fish Kite
Level: Intermediate (3-5/6)
Length:
2-5 sessions, including one to three optional student readings (20-40 minutes each) and two kite making sessions (45-60 minutes each; can be combined).
Tags: Cultural, Figure, Paper, Japan
Learning About Guatemala Through Its Kites: Cultural Values Messages in the Giant Kites of Guatemala
Level: Intermediate (3-5/6), Middle (6-8)
Length:
1 session (30 – 50 minutes)
Tags: Cultural, Flat, Paper, Guatemala