The Physics of Car Safety

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The Physics of Car Safety
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Starter

• In pairs or small groups you have 3 minutes to
  produce a list or a mind map showing as many car
  safety features as possible...

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Self Study.... Presentations
Split into 7 groups of 2
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Each of the 7 groups working on one of the
following areas-

1. Air Bags
2. Tyres
3. Crumple Zones
4. Seat Belts
5. Stopping Distances
6. Vehicle Bumpers
7. Collapsible Steering wheels

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Resulting in a 3-5 minute presentation.
Peer/Teacher marked as follows
Connect back to the mechanics youve learnt.
Physics terminology, equations, data, results,
evidence and graphs
Team work, time keeping, ability to take and
answer questions. Clarity of speech.
Professionalism.
At least 3 fully identified references, (title,
author, date, web address etc). Remember only a
small of human knowledge is on the internet!
Clear, easy to read and see. Uncluttered, logical
structure. Titles, subtitles. Conclusion etc

1. Physics Content (30)
2. Visual Aspects (5)
3. Presentation Skills (5)
4. References (10)

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Pupil and teacher marked
Group Physics Content/30 Visual/5 Presentation/5 References/10 Comments
Airbags
Tyres
Crumple Zones
Seatbelts
Stopping distance
Vehicle Bumpers
Collapsible Steering Wheels
What was the highlight from all of the presentations (other than your own!)
What would be the one thing that overall could be improved upon.
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Any Questions?
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Save presentation to a memory stick
For presentation on the 19th January 2010 (Two
weeks time)