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Why are car manufactures required to install seat belts and airbags; do they really make that big of a difference? Scholars use a simulator to determine the amount of force dissipated by a seat belt and airbag in a head-on crash. This is one lesson most teens need to take to heart.
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Instructional Ideas
- View videos of real crash tests using various sized dummies and explain the importance of using multiple types
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of velocity, area, and interpreting graphs
Pros
- Includes answers to some of the worksheet questions
- Challenge questions require higher level thinking skills
Cons
- None