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Safety first! A science video explores the design of safety helmets. It considers both elastic and inelastic collisions.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a graphic organizer to record notes during the lesson
- Ask pupils to bring in different types of helmets to analyze their effectiveness for absorbing a collision
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson uses new vocabulary that may be difficult for English learners to understand
Pros
- Consults a scientist in the field for explanations
- Provides closed captioning to aid in note taking
Cons
- None