Scientific American Frontiers - Science 911: Car Crash Testing (Teaching Guide)
Scientific American Frontiers - Science 911: Car Crash Testing (Teaching Guide)
Description:
Crash test dummies are not as dumb as they look. In fact, they help save thousands of lives by playing victim in crash tests. In this program, engineers and dummies collaborate in a series of tests designed to simulate what really happens in a two-car collision. Information from the accident reconstructions may be used to redesign cars and ultimately reduce debilitating injuries. The Teaching Guide provides two activities to use with students, including: - Activity 1: On a Collision Course (investigating a crash scene) - Activity 2: A Crash Test for Plastic .
Education Levels:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher education
Subject:
Physics, Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Natural History, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Engineering, Process Skills, Instructional Issues, Statistics, Process Skills
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
PBS Online
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