Reading Assignment

DR-Chapter 6 pages 111-112

PDE-Pages 60-63

YCIAM- pages 39-46

Remember to do your 3 current events and post them by Sunday.

Assignment to go with the above reading.

1) List and Explain 8 ways to receive and / or give communication to solve driving challenges.

2)Explain the procedure for backing into a perpendicular parking space.

3)Explain how to stop behind another vehicle at a stop sign and what is meant by using a 2- second delay with a start up.

The answers to thse questions should be posted in your homework section of your blog by Friday, 10/5/07.

Reading Assignment

DR- Chapter 5 pages 100-104

Chapter 7 pages 129-144

PDE-pages 40-46

YCIAM-pages 5 and 18-23

This will be your first group project. I would like you to go to the following link: http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php . At this site you will find the following sites to visit: 1) Introduction to How Seatbelts Work , 2) How Seatbelts Work: Taking a Hit , 3) How Seatbelts Work: Load Limiters , 4) How Seatbelts Work: Crashing Concepts , 5) How Seatbelts Work: Extend and Retract , 6) How Seatbelts Work: The Pretensioner ,7) Introduction to How Airbags Work (While at this link I would also like you to read and report on the following areas: Airbag Inflation, Airbag Safety Concerns, Airbag Deactivation, and The Future of Airbags ).. Your assignment will be to read the information at your assigned site and write a summary of your reading. You will then post this summary in red print to you’re ‘my project’ section of your blog. You will then post your project and copy and paste the projects of your classmates in your ‘shared project’ area. Your project will remain red but change your classmate’s postings to black print. When finished you will have a completed shared project on ‘How Seatbelts Work’. I would like Derek to do # 1 & 2, Marissa to do # 3& 4, and Jacobb to do # 5 & 6,Jasmine will do all of # 7 to make up for being absent. This assignment will be due to be posted and shared by Wednesday, 10/3. Derek, could you please make a hard copy of your completed project for Jasmine.

Assigned Reading 9/20

DR-Chapter 6 pages115-118

PDE- pages 30-37

YCIAM- page 18

VT.MAN-pages 21-22, 35-37, and 58-60
Essential Questions for the Reading assignment:
1.From your readings I would like you to explain what the state of Vermont's expectations are for motorists with regards to automobile insurance.
2.Using the information from your reading explain in your own words what is meant by " Right-of-way".
3. Explain in your own words what you must do after being involved in a crash.
4.From your readings explain a variety of ways to turn your car around and explain which way is the safest and why.
Please post these by Sunday in the type 1 & 2 section, 9/23/07.

Syllabus

BFUHS 050- TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION CLASS ROOM COMPONENT

COURSE SYLLABUS
.5 CREDIT
Bellows Falls Union High School
August 27- November 4
Instructor: Jack Cohun

Online Conduct
Guidelines for Online behavior:
Tolerance for other views
Accept responsibility for own learning
Take initiative to address issue or resolve conflict
Make commitment to rely on others
Benefit of the doubt ... assume no harm!
Listen to each other
Be open
There is no right or wrong
Promote and be nurturing
Be respectful
Be helpful and supportive

Irresponsible Behavior may result in being removed from the class.


VERMONT DRIVER AND TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION


VDTSEA VISION STATEMENT

To reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by using the best educational practices, supporting traffic legislation and law enforcement, and promoting positive relations within the community.


VDTSEA MISSION STATEMENTS

Promote and support safe and healthy choices, best practice driving skills, positive habits and attitudes, respect for roadway users, and imparting knowledge.

Have all students become a competent, caring, productive, responsible person, and a lifetime learner.

Support the development of strong partnerships among parents, educators, students, and other citizens to support teaching and learning in every community.

Support and use an approved driver education program that is approved by the Vermont Department of Education and Motor Vehicles, and the membership.


VDTSEA GOALS FOR STUDENTS

Will demonstrate a working knowledge of the laws, rules, and procedures of operating and owning a motor vehicle.

Will use visual skills to obtain correct information and make reduced-risk decisions about driving maneuvers.

Will demonstrate the ability to manage space around the vehicle by adjusting speed and position to avoid conflicts and reduce risk.

Will interact with other users of the Highway Transportation System in a positive manner.

Will demonstrate balance of vehicle movement in a precise and timely manner to avoid conflict with other users.

Will confirm the need to protect ones self and others through using vehicle restraints and personal safety skills.
Will understand and take responsible action regarding impairing effects of alcohol and other drugs.

Will understand and take responsible action regarding other physical and psychological conditions affecting driver performance, such as sleep depravation, fatigue, and emotional factors.

Will practice with parents and other adults to develop precision in use of skills, decision making, responsibilities, and attitudes.

Will understand the safe operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle and its impact on the environment.


Required Text and Materials /Electronic Resources

Course Site: http://207.136.228.133//course/view.php?id=128


Required Readings:

Drive Right 10th edition
Partnership for Driver Excellence
Your Car is a Monster
Vermont Driver’s Manual


Attendance Policy

30 Hours of actual class time. State of Vermont requirement.
Participation:

Attendance is not participation.

Come prepared to contribute to discussions from the information covered in
Online assignments.

Be attentive and actively listen.

All students should bring a notebook, pen/pencil, and handouts to class.

Assessment:

1.Current Events 20%: Using links to newspapers and television sites find traffic safety articles and relate them to what we have studied in class. Copy and paste the article and write a response to each article describing the article and what caused the problem and how it could have been avoided.
A minimum of 3 articles should be posted each week. Everyone will present articles to the class at least 3 times during the quarter.

2. Reflective writing 20%: This will be checked by the instructor bi-weekly either by checking your blog or by you turning in a hard copy of your work. Information should be typed, presented neatly, organized chronologically. Your work should demonstrate both creative and critical thinking. Your work should also demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. Reflective writing is required for each class during the two-week time frame. You will summarize what was presented and discussed in each class showing that you understood the concepts covered.

3. Formal Sharing 10%: This will be checked anytime you have a report due. The grade will be based on your ability to have your information posted on your blog to be copy and pasted by your peers and/or your ability to give hard copies to peers who do not have a blog. 10 points will be deducted for every day after the assignment is due with a maximum of 10 days.

4. Informal Sharing 10%: This will be assessed by attendance and participation. Each absent whether excused or unexcused will result in 5 points off this grade. Minimum of 3 positive contributions must be made each class. Failure to do this will also result in 5 points off of this grade.

Projects 20%: These will be assigned during the semester. You will be expected to do dynamic research on the Internet and turn in a type 3 writing. The paper will be graded based on FCA’s, which will be given to you at the time of the assignment. Your work should demonstrate both creative and critical thinking. Your work should also demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.Projects will be presented to the class and discussed in class. 10 points will be deducted for every day after the assignment is due with a maximum of 10 days.

Quiz’s 20%: Both announced and unannounced.

Grading Scale:

A- Completes all assignments correctly and on time. Attends and actively contributes to all classes. Grade Average: 90-100
B- Completes 80% of all assignments correctly and on time.Actively contributes to the sessions attended. Obtains an 80-89 average . Project must be presented for class discussion.
C- Completes 70% of all assignments correctly and on time. Attends 4 out of 6 F2F classes and 70% of the chats and actively contributes to the sessions attended. Obtains a 70-79 average on the final exam. Final project completed as assigned but is at least 3 pages in length with at least 3 sources. Project must be presented to class for discussion.

A grade of “C” or better is needed to pass the class room component.

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Assignment for second readings

1) Please describe the three types of signs that regulate our roadways.
2)What is the difference between yellow and white line markings on our roadways?
3)What 5 precautions should you take before attempting to turn your car around ( such as a two point turn)?
4)Explain what control braking and trail braking are in relation to making a smooth and gentle stop.
Answers for these 4 questions should be posted Type 1&2 writes by Thursday, 9/13

Reading Assignment

DR-Chapter 2 pages 18-34

Chapter 3 pages 46-52

Chapter 6 pages 113-115

PDE-pages 24-25

VT.MAN-pages 43&46-54

Graduated License Assignment and other Assignments fo the first week

Hello Everyone,

1) Graduated License

The assignment will be a type 3 write. The following are your FCA's for this assignment:1) For learner's permit describe A) who it affects, B) how long it will affect the teen, C)the conditions of the restrictions, and D) the consequences of the violation.2)For the junior operator license describe A) who it affects, B) how long it will affect the teen, C)the conditions of the restrictions, and D) the consequences of the violation. 3) Use the Graduated License link in the school Wiki. 4) use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Post this assignment in the homework area of your blog. This assignment will be due by 6:00 pm on Sunday, 9/9.

2)Current Events

Using the current events links in the class blog find and post 3 articles dealing with traffic safety and do a brief summary of each article and write how the situation could have been eliminated or minimized. Please make a new post section titled " Current Events" and date this post for the week of 9/4-9/9. You will be required to do 3 current event posts each week during the quarter and each post will be due on the Sunday of that week.

3. Type 2 write-ups

A)Describe the 6 steps for positive habit development to occur.
B) What is the difference between the target area and the target path?
C. Explain what a transition peg is and what the transition pegs for steering are for taking a left turn and a right turn.
Answers to the above questions ca be found in your reading in the your car is a monster text. These will be counted as a type two write and should be dated and posted in the type 1& 2 section of your blog. These should be posted no later than Friday, 9/7.