Frisbee

Paper Summary:

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the common toy, the Frisbee. It discusses the history and development of the Frisbee, particularly how and where it developed. The paper describes and discusses many of the legends surrounding the development of the Frisbee. It then looks at some of the popular modern games played with the toy.

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"Perhaps one of the most interesting Frisbee sports is Ultimate Frisbee, which was developed at a New Jersey high school and has spread around the world (Kurlantzick 56). Journalist Joshua Kurlantzic notes, "In the past five years, ultimate Frisbee has developed a loyal following in Southeast Asia, a region that has recorded explosive rates of economic growth" (Kurlantzick 56). This game, which evolved in 1968 in Maplewood, New Jersey, is an eclectic blend of football, soccer, and Frisbee tossing. Teams attempt to pass a Frisbee down a 70-yard field to an end zone. Unlike most other competitive sports, there are no officials in the game, instead, players are expected to be honest and call their own fouls. The game has traveled around the world, and many people believe it may one day become an Olympic sport (Kurlantzicl 56)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bellis, Mary. "The History of the Frisbee." About.com. 1998. 2 Feb. 2007. http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa980218.htm
• Editors. "The Frisbee." The K-8 Aeronautics Internet Textbook. 1997. 2 Feb. 2007. http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Sports/instructor/frisbee-01.html
• Fisher, Diane, Tony Phillips, and Gene Schugart. "Launch a Frisbee into Orbit!." The Technology Teacher 62.7 (2003): 10+.
• Jedlowski, Jill. "Learn Frisbee Tips for You and Pup." Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) 27 Apr. 2006: 2.
• Kurlantzick, Joshua. "Keep a Cool Heart : Ultimate Frisbee in Bangkok." World and I Mar. 2002: 56.

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