TeenDrive365 8th Grade Lesson Plan – TN Road Safety Standards

> TeenDrive365 8th Grade Lesson Plan

Watch the TeenDrive365 Virtual Field Trip video. This video provides an inside look at the innovation and teamwork that goes into designing Toyota vehicles, featuring insights from engineers, mechanics, and safety experts who explore the science behind safe driving. After watching the video, complete the Teen Knowledge Activity from the TeenDrive365 program.

Identify best practice occupant safety in public transportation, rideshare, and personal vehicles.

Summarize actions to take to protect oneself against risks to injuries related to vehicles, bikes, and pedestrian etc.

Students will be able to identify best practices for occupant safety in public transportation, rideshare, and personal vehicles.
Students will be able to summarize actions to protect themselves from injuries related to vehicles, bikes, and pedestrian situations.

How do safety practices differ between public transportation, rideshares, and personal vehicles?
What are some unique risks pedestrians face in urban areas versus rural areas, and how can they protect themselves?
What safety features or actions can cyclists take to reduce their risk of injury when sharing the road with vehicles?

Create an interactive glossary of distracted driving terms and concepts. Use this glossary to develop an informative pamphlet on safe driving techniques. In small groups, plan to distribute these pamphlets to peers in an approved location.

Review the interactive glossaries and pamphlets created by students to assess their understanding of key vehicle safety concepts and their ability to communicate this information effectively.

TeenDrive365: Teen Knowledge Activity

TeenDrive365: Virtual Tour

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