Safety ed syllabus

SAFETY ED TIMELINE/SYLLABUS #2

Welcome to Safety Ed class for the nine weeks. In this class we will be talking about various driving skills and tactics to not only make you a better driver but to also keep you safe on the road.  We will also talk about motorcycle safety as it relates to sharing the roadway with motorcycles. The following are the units and chapters we will cover.  

 

1. If online, students will maintain attendance during class in the online platform throughout the duration of the lesson
2. Virtual Presence (PV RAMS ONLINE PARTICIPANTS)
   1. Please mute your video
   2. Post in the private chat when you leave and return from your bathroom break
   1. Mr. Ripka will monitor time and participation
1. Students will have cameras on during Zoom meetings
2. Your first and last name should be used for your screen
3. In emergency circumstances, if you need to mute the video, you must have your school picture as your profile OR you can use a blank background with your full legal name.
4. Find a quiet location and prepared learning space
5. Check your lighting so you are visible.
6. BATHROOM BREAKS:
7. Be an ACTIVE participant in all breakout rooms when doing group chats or activities.
3. Virtual Participation (PV RAMS ONLINE PARTICIPANTS)
   1. I may permit cell phones when needed
1. Use reaction buttons to actively participate in class discussions and to encourage peers
2. Use the hand-raising button to contribute to class discussions
3. Turn off all computer notifications so you are note distracted
4. Turn off your cell phone so you are not distracted
4. Check email and platform communications daily for announcements
5. Check Skyward daily to keep track of all grades and assignments
6. It is your responsibility to check in with teachers if you need additional help

BELOW IS A LIST OF THE MAJOR PROJECTS;

TEST AND QUIZZES

RIGHT OF WAY ANIMATION 20 PTS

WORKSHEETS/PROJECTS/POSTERS

RESEARCH PROJECT WORTH 100 POINTS

VIDEO ON PARKING MANEUVER 100 POINTS

WEATHER ADVISORY 45 PTS

FINAL EXAM-                20%

CHAPTER 1 DRIVING AND MOBILITY

          LESSON 1 MOBILITY AND DRIVER EDUCATION

          LESSON 2 THE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

          LESSON 3 THE RISKS OF DRIVING

          LESSON 4 THE COSTS OF DRIVING

CHAPTER 1 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS. 

• Ways to reduce risk, graphic organizer. See MR. Ripka for organizer. 
• RIGHT OF WAY ANIMATION 20 PTS see google classroom. 

CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAFFIC LAWS

    

          LESSON 1 ADMINISTRATIVE LAWS

          LESSON 2 RIGHT OF WAY LAWS

          LESSON 3 SPEED LIMITS

          LESSON 4 DRIVER-CONDITION LAWS

CHAPTER 2 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS;

       Right of way quiz--- whole class instruction. 

1. Worksheet on the process of getting your permit, license.
2. POINTS SYSTEM ACTIVITY.
3. Test 1,2   (whole class)

CHAPTER 17 PHYSIOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL READINESS

          LESSON 1 INATTENTION AND DISTRACTIONS

          LESSON 2 EMOTIONS

          LESSON 3 NORMS AND PEERS

CHAPTER 17 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

1. Watch video on distractions
2. Road rage survey. SEE MR. RIPKA FOR SURVEY.
3. Create a poster dealing with texting and driving/ or a pamphlet dealing with texting and driving. Rubric will be on schoology.  (20 points)

                

CHAPTER 18 HANDLING SOCIAL PRESSURES

          LESSON 1 ALCOHOL AND YOU

          LESSON 2 ALCOHOL AND ITS EFFECTS

          LESSON 3 OTHER DRUGS’ EFFECTS ON DRIVING ABILITY

          LESSON 4 PREVENTING IMPAIRED DRIVING

CHAPTER 18 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

         BEER GOGGLES; WHOLE CLASS 

1. Create alcohol poster, or Pamphlet, or Slides dealing with the  guidelines on schoology. (25 points)
2. Alcohol worksheet dealing with laws and how other drugs affect driving. DUI laws activity
3. QUIZLET 17,18 
4. TEST 17,18

CHAPTER 3 SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

        LESSON 1 REGULATORY AND WARNING SIGNS

        LESSON 2 GUIDE AND INFORMATIONAL SIGNS

        LESSON 3 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

        LESSON 4 TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.

CHAPTER 3 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

                DRIVO BINGO;  WHOLE CLASS

                COMPLETE WEB DIAGRAM  SEE MR. RIPKA

1. COMPLETE 5 SIGNS TEST FROM WEBSITE ON SCHOOLOGY. COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE AT LEAST AN 80%. TAKE PIC AND EMAIL MR. RIPKA WITH THE SCORE OF AT LEAST 80% OR HIGHER FOR EACH TEST.
2. CREATE A SIGN 50 YEARS FROM NOW.  (25PTS) WHOLE CLASS. 

CHAPTER 4 SYSTEMS AND CHECKS PRIOR TO DRIVING.

          LESSON 1 COMFORT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

          LESSON 2 VISIBILITY AND PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS

          LESSON 3 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

          LESSON 4 CHECKING YOU VEHICLE BEFORE DRIVING

CHAPTER 4 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

1. Complete dream car assignment. Rubric will be on schoology. (50 points)
2.  Pre- driving checks.  (google classroom)
3. TEST 3,4

PLANNING A VACATION PROJECT;  RUBRIC ON SCHOOLOGY (100 POINTS)

CHAPTER 5 BASIC CONTROL TASKS

         LESSON 1 USING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

         LESSON 2 SPEED CONTROL

         LESSON 3 USING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION

         LESSON 4 STEERING A VEHICLE

CHAPTER 5 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

1. Complete graphic organizer on automatic and manual transmission
2. Complete quiz on acceleration and deceleration and steering methods.

CHAPTER 6 BASIC MANEUVERS

         LESSON 1 MOVING INTO AND OUT OF TRAFFIC

         LESSON 2 RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS

         LESSON 3 STEERING IN REVERSE AND MAKING TURNABOUTS 

         LESSON 4 PARKING

         LESSON 5 SAFE DRIVING PROCEDURES FOR PASSING AND BEING 

                             PASSED.

CHAPTER 6 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Teach your partner activity on schoology.
2. Watch video on right and left turns, turnabout
3. Create parking video using match box cars. Rubric on schoology. (100 points)
4. QUIZLET 5,6
5. TEST 5,6

CHAPTER 9 ENVIRONMENTS AND TRAFFIC SETTINGS

          LESSON 1 RESIDENTIAL STREETS

          LESSON 2 URBAN AND SUBURBAN STREETS

          LESSON 3 MULTIPLE LANE EXPRESSWAYS

          LESSON 4 RURAL ROADS

CHAPTER 10 INTERSECTIONS

         LESSON 1 BASIC INTERSECTIONS

         LESSON 2 RAILROAD CROSSINGS

         LESSON 3 ROUNDABOUTS

         LESSON 4 INTERCHANGES

CHAPTER 9,10 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

• Teach partner worksheet on schoology.
• Compare and contrast worksheet  City/country
• Watch videos on intersections and roundabouts.
• Create 20 quizlet questions from 9,10 worth 20 points. 
• TEST 9,10

CHAPTER 11 SHARING THE ROADWAY WITH OTHERS

         LESSON 1 DRIVING WITH PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS

         LESSON 2 DRIVING WITH BICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES

         LESSON 3 DRIVING WITH LIGHT TRUCKS AND SMALL VEHICLES

         LESSON 4 DRIVING WITH LARGE VEHICLES

CHAPTER 11 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

1. Complete guess the vehicle activity.

CHAPTER 13 LIGHT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

         LESSON 1 DRIVING SAFELY IN LOW LIGHT AND AT NIGHT

         LESSON 2 VISIBILITY, BRIGHT LIGHT AND GLARE

         LESSON 3 MINIMIZING RISK IN RAIN AND SNOW

         LESSON 4 OTHER HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.

CHAPTER 13 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

1. Complete weather worksheet.  MR. RIPKA
2. MAKE A VIDEO creating a  weather advisory dealing with an adverse weather condition Must have dangers the weather will create for drivers, and also must have how you should drive in the weather condition. (45 points)
3. Make a kahoot; 15 questions dealing with adverse weather conditions. 
4. QUIZ LET CHAPTER 13.

CHAPTER 15 VEHICLE EMERGENCIES

         LESSON 1 ENGINE, BRAKE, AND STEERING FAILURES

         LESSON 2 TIRE FAILURE AND OTHER SERIOUS PROBLEMS

         LESSON 3 WAITING FOR HELP AND PROTECTING THE SCENE

         LESSON 4 IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.

CHAPTER 15 REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS;

1. Create a presentation dealing with all emergency situations in chapter 15. (50points).
2. QUIZLET 13,15
3. TEST 13,15

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