Activities
SCIENCE
Introduce concepts in remote sensing, atmospheric science, and aerodynamics
DESIGN
Understand scientific concepts and to apply them to create original designs
COMMUNICATION
Develop the confidence to express opinions and actively listen to those of others
TEAMWORK
Experience learning and design in a group setting to enhance social skills
Quick Activities
Paper Kite
Construct and fly a paper kite
Apollo Drogue
Construct a kite drogue out of paper to resemble the Apollo 11 re-entry capsule
Mini Kite Construction
Construct and fly miniature kite
Longer Activities
Image Classification
Perform manual image classification to separate image into similar land cover areas
"My Place on Earth"
The sled kite activity with a greater emphasis on aerial imagery
Wind Tunnel
Construct a wind tunnel and learn the aerodynamic forces at play
Classroom Activities
Mini Kite Design
Construct and design a miniature kite as an introduction to aerodynamics and design
Light
Construct a spectrometer to better understand the electromagnetic spectrum and light
Barometer
Introduce concepts of atmospheric sciences, engineering design, and team work by building balloon barometers