Science is Cool Virtual Fieldtrip with the IIHS

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The Science of Crashes: A Virtual Field Trip

With a LIVE crash test by the IIHS

Thursday, December 11, 2025

10am - 11:30am Eastern Time

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

There you'll discover how physics, biology, engineering, and emerging technologies are applied in the real-world to improve vehicle safety. Get an exclusive look behind-the-scenes of the IIHS facility and learn how vehicles are tested and rated.

PLUS- witness a LIVE crash test and have student's questions answered by IIHS Engineers.

Pre or post event, you're invited to explore Crash Science in the Classroom lesson resources where students can demonstrate their understanding of crash-related science phenomena!

*This event will be recorded and emailed post-event to all who register.

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Can't attend live? Register to get access to the recording post-event.

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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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