Explore free educational resources to help you learn or teach about the science of car crashes.
View: Classroom Videos and Video Segments
Begin by showing one of the Understanding Car Crashes
videos.
Videos, demonstrations and teacher-developed, classroom-tested activities aligned to the latest standards bring crash safety STEM applications to grade 5-12 classrooms.
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How it works
Do: Hands-on Activities with Supporting Videos
Conduct inquiry-based activities to teach students about the vital connections between science, technology, medicine, mathematics, engineering, and teen crash safety.
Other Crash-Safety Resources
Emphasize key concepts and engage students with dramatic videos of head-to-head crash tests and "behind-the-scenes" tours of the Vehicle Research Center.
Teacher Tips
Take advantage of helpful tips provided by education experts along the way.