🧪 Crash-Test Science: A Hands-On Unit on Force, Motion, and Safety
By SpecialEdSimplified
Help your students grasp real-world science with Crash-Test Science, a dynamic unit designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities. This engaging resource teaches key physics concepts like force, motion, collision, and energy transfer using highly visual lessons, hands-on experiments, and accessible vocabulary supports.
✅ What’s Included:
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7 complete lessons supporting science standards, including:
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Pretest/Posttest for progress monitoring
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Daily visuals, anchor charts, and comprehension checks
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Vocabulary cards with symbol-supported definitions
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Interactive activities like flow maps, cause & effect matching, and real-life sorting tasks
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STEM experiments:
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Build and test helmet materials with watermelons
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Design a crash cushion to protect an egg from impact
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Teacher’s Guide with:
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Answer keys for all lessons
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Suggestions for differentiation and enrichment
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📚 Concepts Students Will Explore:
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What is a crumple zone and how does it reduce force?
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How do helmets, airbags, and parachutes increase stopping time?
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Why does a longer stop = smaller force?
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How to apply scientific thinking to solve real safety problems
Some instructional text and visual elements on this page were generated or adapted with the assistance of AI technology (OpenAI’s ChatGPT), and reviewed by SpecialEdSimplified for accuracy and alignment with instructional goals.
🔒 Please Note: This product is for single classroom use only. If multiple teachers will be using this resource, please purchase additional licenses.Â
These activities are based on Common Core Standards. Price and Willoughby, LLC make no guarantees regarding student test performance.
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