Kinds Of Quadrilateral
Chapter Name : Understanding Quadrilateral |
Sub Topic Code : 104_08_03_04_02 |
Topic Name : Kinds Of Quadrilateral |
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Sub Topic Name : Kite |
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Introduction
A kite and the paper are both quadrilaterals. But a kite has two adjacent sides of equal length.
Pre-Requisites:
Basic knowledge about polygons
Activity:
How to make a kite and how to make it fly. Accurate geometry gives your kite a better strength.
Real Life Question:
How is a kite different from a regular sheet of paper (which is a rectangle) and how is it similar to the paper?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Kite | A quadrilateral having exactly two pairs of consecutive sides of equal length. |
| Quadrilateral | A simple closed curve with four vertices and four sides |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Scissors, paper, sketches, ruler, Bamboo sticks | Fold the paper in a diagonal and make a kite shape. Use bamboo sticks and glue to make the supporting wind frame. Measure the lengths of consecutive sides. Tie the knot in a rectangle and enjoy flying. |
Real life uses :
Kite surfing, kite boating, snow kiting, ship pulling, gliding, aerial photography
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Kite Soaring | An adventure game and a military tactic using kites to glide. |
What you learn in Theory:
An Intro into kites
What you learn in Practice:
A trapezium with consecutive sides of equal length is called a kite. Kites use wind as its energy to fly. They are controlled by strings from the ground and can be used for various uses of kites like aerial photography, ship pulling etc.