Another Project for Ancient History

This interesting website is devoted to slings and slinging. There are articles, videos, and how-to demonstrations. Apparently, King Tut had a sling in his tomb; apparently slingers were an important part of ancient armies. And who forgets David and Goliath?

At any rate, making one according to the directions here or here might be a worth-while project for class, if the students are pretty developed in their motor skills. Trying to use it, however, is very popular with students of all ages.