Real or Fake #14

(1) Read the story. (2) Tell the story in your own words. (3) Ask the questions.
You know the phrase “dodge a bullet”? Forget about it. It’s probably not going to happen anymore because the U.S. military has developed self-steering “smart bullets”.

Here’s how they work – the tips of each bullet include optical sensors. These sensors send signals to tiny fins on the bullet which adjust the path toward the target.

In tests, an experienced marksman repeatedly hit moving and evading targets. Even a novice shooter using the system for the first time hit a moving target.

Videos supplied by the military show the bullets making sharp turns in midair as they pursue their targets.
Vocabulary
dodge a bullet = to avoid a difficult, dangerous or harmful situation

optical = related to vision

marksman = a person who is skilled at shooting a gun

novice = beginner
Comprehension Questions
  1. Who developed these bullets?
  2. Name 2 unique parts of a smart bullet.
  3. What does the video show?
Discussion Questions
  1. What might be some pros and cons of smart bullets?
  2. Have you ever fired a gun?
  3. Do you believe that people have a right to bear arms?
  4. Have you ever felt like you dodged a bullet?
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