Unit Award Scheme

77989 MAKING A SIMPLE KITE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	select suitable materials for making the kite, ie sticky tape, tissue paper, diihedral joint, 'D' ring, dowel, string, flying line and handle	Summary sheet
2	use the tissue paper to make a square sail measuring 100cms x 100cms	Summary sheet
3	use a ruler and pencil to find the midpoint at the top and bottom of the sail and make a mark	Summary sheet
4	measure 15cms down from the top edge of the sail on both sides and make a mark	Summary sheet
5	draw a line to connect each of the midpoint marks to the 15cm marks so that a kite shape is formed	Summary sheet
6	attach a length of sticky tape along each of the pencil lines to add strength	Summary sheet
7	cut along the pencil lines with a pair of scissors to form the kite shape	Summary sheet
8	decorate the kite sail	Summary sheet and/or photograph(s)
9	select a piece of dowel and place along the length of the sail, mark with a pencil and cut to length	Summary sheet
10	slide the dihedral joint along the cut dowel to a length of 15cms	Summary sheet
11	lay the spine of the dihedral joint flat on the reverse of the sail so that the two holes are facing upwards and are level with the widest point of the sail	Summary sheet
12	insert two pieces of dowel into the dihedral joint to make the cross spars and cut to length	Summary sheet
13	attach the spine and spars to the sail using sticky tape	Summary sheet
14	make a small hole on each side of the spine immediately below the dihedral joint	Summary sheet
15	make another small hole on each side of the spine 15cms from the bottom of the sail	Summary sheet
16	cut two lengths of string each measuring 1.2m and pass them through the holes	Summary sheet
17	raise the piece of string nearest to the dihedral joint to an angle of 45 degrees and attach both pieces of string to a 'D' ring	Summary sheet
18	attach a flying line and handle to the 'D' ring	Summary sheet and/or photograph(s)
acquired an understanding of
19	the history of kite making	Summary sheet
experienced
20	flying a kite in a suitable location.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 September 2011Level - Entry Level