"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.

Concepts

bicycle safety, bicycles, adolescence

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Additional Tags

helmet, bicycle safety, adolescence, social studies

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Pros

• 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

Cons

• None

Common Core

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