Lesson Plan : Learning to drive safely
Teacher Name: | Michael Bartlett |
Grade: | Grade 11-12 |
Subject: | Other |
Topic: | Basic rules of the road and good driving practices |
Content: | Driving is a common activity shared with many drivers, so it is important to drive defensively and to follow the laws of the road |
Goals: | Learn how to drive and become a defensive driver by learning basic rules and practicing safe practices |
Objectives: | 1) Read the driver's manual to learn important road signs and driving rules 2) Learn the components of a car and how to start one; 3) Practice driving in a parking lot |
Materials: | Motor vehicle |
Introduction: | 1) Ensure the handbook was read; 2) Demonstrate starting the (practice) vehicle |
Development: | Have student get into driver's seat and start the car |
Practice: | 1) Have the student practice the basics such as starting/stopping/changing gears; 2) Have student get familiar with steering and maneuverability |
Accommodations: | Slow instructions down if student is struggling to learn at the rate of teaching; reinforce knowledge of rules if not well understood |
Checking For Understanding: | 1) Introduce a challenging obstacle course for student to complete; 2) Quiz on important road rules |
Closure: | Discuss driving ability and rule knowledge |
Evaluation: | 1) Have student try a new vehicle and transfer skills to that; 2) Have student complete test to ensure road rules are understood |
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