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Summary

Kite Trivia - In WWII, huge box kites were flown above American war ships to ward off attacking enemy aircraft. Suspended from each kite were long steel wires, which could severely damage an approaching plane and force it down.

1. Construct your kite. You may use "take-offs" of samples suggested.
   
2. Present your design and construction to the class for evaluation.
   
3. Submit your cost and time analysis to your teacher.
   
4. Submit answers to the problem set in this packet to your teacher.
   
5. Fly your kite!