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Protecting the Brain Against Concussion Instructional VideoProtecting the Brain Against Concussion Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:22
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2013
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Protecting the Brain Against Concussion

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"When kids sustain a concussion, we talk about them getting dinged or getting their bell rung...but what is it that we're really talking about?" This is a video that every adult and child should watch, as it details the real consequences of large impacts to the brain and illustrates the necessity of common safety measures that we often take for granted. Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens explains the physiological effects of a concussion and reveals fascinating statistics regarding injuries sustained in adolescence versus adulthood.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

bicycle safety, bicycles, adolescence

Additional Tags

helmet, bicycle safety, adolescence, social studies

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  • Includes detailed, powerful statistics that support the video's primary message
  • Information is relevant to both instructors and young learners alike
  • Design your own online assessment questions and additional resources by flipping the lesson

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Common Core

RI.7.7 RI.8.7 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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