Format
1. We ask students to follow instructions given through a video
2. Students analyze what types of distractions occur while driving
3. Students experience how multi tasking is a myth with an in class activity
4. “Did you see that?” is what all of them will be asking
5. Responsibility for driving is on the driver for control of the vehicle covered through discussion and video
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
1. State that texting requires the brain to attend more to the text than to driving.
2. Explain how the consequences of texting and driving go beyond the person who is texting.
3. Define defensive driving as the best means of protection against the poor driving of others.
4. Define distracted driving as any behavior that does not pertain to driving.
5. State two statistics regarding texting and driving.
6. State two pressure lines to use with others who want to text and drive.
7. Be motivated to pledge to not text and drive and sign a pledge in front of others.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
US National Health Education Standards: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8.
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State Standards
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