Crash Test Dummies

Students will investigate inertia and Newton's laws of motion by completing an engineering challenge. Students will first investigate how mass affects the inertia of a person riding in a car that comes to a sudden stop. After analyzing the data and discussing the results, students will be asked to design a seat belt that will keep their clay person in the car without sustaining an "injury."
Resource ID#: 149183 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: inertia, Newton's Laws of Motion, force, motion, unbalanced force
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Project
Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Science

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