Websites in Science

1. Aerodynamics of boomerangs
   An article describing why a boomerang returns, based on the aerodynamics, the shape and the throwing technique.
   http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Sports/instructor/boomerang-01.html
   
   
2. Boomerangs!
   National Geographic's article with 2 videos of boomerang throwing.
   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/world/0008/boomerang/index.html
   
   
3. How Stuff Works: Boomerang
   Illustrated tutorial explains the physics behind the propeller-like flight of the boomerang.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/boomerang.htm
   
   
4. Lesson with a Boomerang
   This lesson plan uses the boomerang to demonstrate basic mathematical principles.
   http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma96m5.html
   
   
5. Minnesota Technolog: Boomeranging
   An article on the sport and about Billy Brazelton, a junior in the College of Biological Sciences, who plays it.
   http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/fall00/boomeranging.html
   
   
6. Unspinning the Boomerang
   Science article describing the physics of the boomerang.
   http://pass.maths.org.uk/issue7/features/boomerangs/
   
   

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