Choose Your Investigation Path

Explore how different technologies reflect on societal impact through design and safety innovation.

You will work through 5 strands of Criterion D: Personal perspective, Local impact, Global context, Limitations and Sustainability—customized to your chosen pathway.

🚗 Path A: Crumple Zones

Investigate how passive safety features transform vehicle design and reduce injury through energy absorption physics.

Focus: Kinetic energy, force distribution, materials science

⚡ Path B: Electric Vehicles

Examine how EV technology addresses environmental and societal challenges while introducing new design considerations.

Focus: Clean energy, infrastructure, environmental trade-offs

📝 Your Name
Your Investigation Path
📋 How This Works

You'll answer questions across 5 Criterion D strands. Each question includes context to guide your thinking. As you type, the system detects keywords and provides real-time feedback. Hints appear when you need them. Exemplar answers show level 7-8 responses to guide your thinking.

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Strand 1: Personal Perspective
How does this technology affect your personal safety choices and beliefs?
💡 Tip: What to Consider
Key Concepts
0/12
Depth & Reflection
0/8
Example: Strong Response
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Strand 2: Local/Community Impact
What are the consequences for your community?
💡 Tip: What to Consider
Key Concepts
0/13
Depth & Analysis
0/8
Example: Strong Response
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Strand 3: Global Context & Interconnections
What are the worldwide implications?
💡 Tip: What to Consider
Key Concepts
0/11
Global Perspective
0/8
Example: Strong Response
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Strand 4: Limitations & Unintended Consequences
What are the drawbacks and unexpected impacts?
💡 Tip: What to Consider
Critical Analysis
0/13
Explanation Depth
0/8
Example: Strong Response
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Strand 5: Future, Sustainability & Responsible Design
How can this technology be improved and made more sustainable?
💡 Tip: What to Consider
Innovation Ideas
0/14
Sustainable Thinking
0/8
Example: Strong Response
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🎉 Assessment Complete!

Thank you for your thoughtful reflection on impact. Below is your achievement summary and PDF export option.

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📊 Next Steps

Download your PDF report to share with your teacher. This document includes all your responses, keyword detections, and achievement badges for portfolio documentation.