1. Name, describe, and provide links of the five different box kites that were found in the research.
The first box kite found in the research was a traditional box kite at http://www.my-best-kite.com/box-kites.html. The traditional box kite has a square base with a longer height, and crossbars are included to support the traditional box kite. An example of lengths for a traditional box kite could be 12 inches by 12 inches by 36 inches. The second box kite, known as the Hargrave box kite, was also discovered at http://www.my-best-kite.com/box-kites.html. The Hargrave box kite has a rectangular base with a longer height, and crossbars are used to help the stability of the kite. For example, the dimensions could be 12 …show more content…
Another box kite researched, known as the triangular box kite, has a equilateral triangular base with a longer height. For instance, the length of each side of the base could be 12 inches, and the height of the box kite could be 36 inches. The triangular box kite was found at http://www.my-best-kite.com/box-kites.html. The fourth box kite that was researched was called the Hexagonal Box Kite, and the box kite was also found at http://www.my-best-kite.com/box-kites.html. The Hexagonal Box Kite has a hexagonal base with a longer length, and crossbars are used as extra support. The dimension of the base could all be the same length of 8 inches, and the height could be 36 inches. The last kite found in research was a Traditional Box Kite with wings, and the kite was found at http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/spring/kites/box_square_wings.htm.