Science is Cool Virtual Fieldtrip with the IIHS

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A Virtual Fieldtrip: The Science Behind Crashes

Including a LIVE car crash test by the IIHS

Thursday, December 12, 2024

10am - 11:30am Eastern Time

Bring your 6-12 grade students along for this free, 90 minute LIVE, online field trip from the comfort of your classroom or school's auditorium!

Discover how physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, and technology are applied in real-world scenarios to improve vehicle and occupant safety. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the IIHS testing facilities and learn about how crash tests are performed and vehicles are rated for safety. Have your students' questions answered LIVE by leading experts in automotive safety. Learn about the science and engineering behind crash tests, safety features, and more. Plus watch a LIVE car crash test by IIHS!

After the event, you and your students can work on an optional Crash Science in the Classroom lesson where your students will use their new knowledge and design skills to simulate protecting occupants in a car crash.

*This event will be recorded for use at your convenience if you cannot make the scheduled time.

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Please be advised that this virtual field trip includes a live demonstration of an actual car crash test at a professional safety facility. While the demonstration is conducted under controlled and safe conditions by experts, the content may be intense or emotional for some participants, particularly younger students or students with prior car crash trauma.

The crash test will involve the collision of a vehicle to simulate real-world accident scenarios for educational purposes and safety ratings. Some students may find the sights, sounds, or implications of the demonstration to be disturbing.

Parental Discretion Advised: We encourage teachers, parents and guardians to carefully consider their child's sensitivity to such content before participating. If you believe that your child might find the experience upsetting, please discuss it with them beforehand or consider opting out of this portion of the virtual field trip.

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