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Target Audience:
High School Physics Class
Objectives:
Students Will Be Able To:
• Demonstrate knowledge of impulse, momentum, and basic kinematics
• Work together in teams to analyze crash tests
Standards Assessed:
NY State Standards in the Physical Setting Performance Indicator 5.1 d, k, o, p, q, r
Misconception(s) Addressed:
• Momentum is the same as force
• Impulse is a force
• Impulse and impact are the same
• Momentum is not conserved in collisions with "immovable"
objects
• Momentum and kinetic energy are the same
Necessary Preparation:
COPIES
• Crash Test Evaluation Worksheet (2 per student)
MATERIALS
• Computer for each group
• Stopwatch for each group
• Extra calculators
SET UP
• Make sure each computer works and there are alternative sites if YouTube doesn’t
work.
Becky McCoy
Lesson Plan
Procedure:
• Students work in groups of three
• Groups watch their assigned crash test video
• Students research the necessary information to complete the worksheet
• Students complete equations in order to determine the forces
Becky McCoy
Extension Activity:
Extend the class discussion by discussing important aspects of car construction – how could car
companies build their cars differently to perform better in crashes?
Assessment:
• Teacher evaluation of group worksheets
• Listening to class and small group discussions
• Exit strategy
• Homework
Resources:
Do Now – VW Passat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFcjTM57ENk
2005 Toyota Avalon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knCgF8K8xcY&feature=related
2006 Lexus DS 300: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvGMBCXhQ5Y&feature=related
2005 Kia Amanti: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOvzvl8MJaU&feature=related
2005 Ford Five Hundred: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJdaMkguMAc&NR=1
2005 Cadillac STS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9d7z8gkdsY&feature=related
2005 Buick LaCrosse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8a0Hbllw4s&feature=related
2005 Chrysler 300: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DljttUvERPM&feature=related
2005 Acura RL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mQnpieFriA&feature=related
2006 Hundai Sonata: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a7xSF0hBu0&feature=related
2005 Suzuki Verona: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3dlJt40hbg&feature=related
Find your car’s rating: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/index.htm