Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Handbook Work:.

a. We will complete Worksheet #10 which covers pages 46-50 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #10 make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #10 - Pages 46-50

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

2. Today's Unit of Study

a. I will cover today's material in class with video and discussion.

b. If you missed today, you will have to complete the work for Chapter 12 below:

Responsible Driving Chapter 12

a. Reading pages 217-229 of Responsible Driving.

b. Answer the Chapter Test questions on page 229. Use the following answer sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter 12 Answer Sheet

3. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...
b. Spring Break ... Be safe!

Monday, March 30, 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Handbook Work:

a. We need to complete both assignments below as last class was cut short with our Officer Chappell visit.
b. We will complete both Worksheet #8 and #9 which covers pages 36-40 and 41-45 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheets #8 and #9, make copies, rename them, and complete the readings and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #8 - Pages 36-40

Handbook Worksheet #9 - Pages 41-45

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

2. Responsible Driving Chapter 11

a. Reading pages 195-215 of Responsible Driving.

b. Answer the Chapter Test questions on page 215. Use the following answer sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter 11 Answer Sheet

3. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...
b. Spring Break and after

Friday, March 27, 2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Handbook Work:

a. We will begin today with the study of pages 36-40 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #8, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #8 - Pages 36-40

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

2. Special Guest:

a. Today, Officer Chappell will be presenting some information that he has for us. 
b. Please be attentive and ask appropriate, well-thought out questions.


IF YOU MISS TODAY'S DISCUSSION:
See Mr. Christensen for an alternative assignment for those of you that had to miss today's lesson.

3. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Thursday, March 26, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Handbook Work:

a. We will begin today with the study of pages 31-35 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #7, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #7 - Pages 31-35

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

2. Driving Skills Test - Videos

a. We will watch to Utah DLD Driving Test videos: for car and for motorcycle. 
b. This will start off today's Chapter Study below.

3. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to Chapter Nine of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 169.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Nine Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Nine Answer Sheet

4. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Traffic Survey Assignment:

a. We will begin by reviewing the Traffic Survey Assignment and discuss the things which you witnessed.
b. This will be turned in for credit.

2. Handbook Work:

a. We will begin today with the study of pages 26-30 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #6, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #6 - Pages 26-30

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

3. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to Chapter Eight of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 153.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Eight Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Eight Answer Sheet

d. Discussion... What parts of operating the vehicle scare you the most? Why?

4. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...
b. Complete the Traffic Intersection Survey... DUE TODAY!

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Handbook Work:

a. We will begin today with the study of pages 21-25 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #5, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #5 - Pages 21-25

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

2. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to Chapter Seven of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 131.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Seven Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Seven Answer Sheet

d. Discussion: Why is it important to know your vehicle well?

3. Traffic Intersection Survey Assignment:

a. We will end class early so that you can complete the following Traffic Intersection Survey:

Traffic Survey Assignment

4. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...
b. Complete the Traffic Intersection Survey... DUE NEXT CLASS.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Monday, March 23, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Assignment Due:

a. Your Dashboard Worksheet is due TODAY! I will collect them while you work on your handbook.

2. Handbook Work:

a. We will study pages 16-20 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #4, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #4 - Pages 16-20

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

3. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to Chapter Six of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 111.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Five Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Six Answer Sheet

d. Discussion: Why is it important to know the rules of the road well?

4. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start or keep driving with your parents...

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. A little Review:

a. Yesterday we talked about impaired driving and distracted driving. Drowsy Driving is also a big problem.

b. We will watch a real drowsy driver accident to start today.

2. Handbook Work:

a. We will study pages 11-15 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #3, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #3 - Pages 11-15

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

3. Preview of Today's Lesson/Chapter

a. We will watch a little video clip about Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings to introduce today's topic. 
b. We will discuss traffic signs on a powerpoint.
c. Please ask questions and clarify any misconceptions.

4. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to Chapter Five of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 95.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Five Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Five Answer Sheet

d. Discussion: Why is it important know, understand, and obey traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings?

5. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start driving with your parents...
b. Do not forget the Parent Night TONIGHT! It will be from 5:30-6:30 pm in the auditorium.

c. Remember... NO CLASS TOMORROW!

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Data Collection:

a. Again, I will pass around the information you gave me yesterday. Please correct and add any additional information still missing.

2. Handbook Work:

a. We will begin today by studying pages 6-10 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #2, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #2 - Pages 6-10

c. Discussion: What other important elements should we discuss? Other issues you would like to discuss?

3. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to chapter four of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 71.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Three Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Four Answer Sheet

d. Discussion: Why is it important to learn to deal with all the social pressures you might experience?

4. Videos:

-Road Rage
-Drinking and Driving

5. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start driving with your parents...
b. Do not forget the Parent Night Tomorrow. It will be from 5:30-6:30 pm in the auditorium.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

TODAY'S TASKS

1. Data Collection:

a. I will pass around the information you gave me yesterday. Please correct and add any additional information still missing.

2. Google Drive Instruction:

a. I will teach you how to make a folder, share it with me, and use Google Drive to complete all work in this class.
b. Please pay attention, keep up, and ask for help if you are lost.

3. Handbook Work:

a. We will begin today by studying pages 1-5 of the Driver Handbook. 

b. Download the following Handbook Worksheet #1, make a copy, rename it, and complete the reading and answer the questions:

Handbook Worksheet #1 - Pages 1-15

c. Discussion: What other important elements were given in these first five pages? Other issues you would like to discuss.

4. Responsible Driving:

a. Open to chapter three of Responsible Driving.

b. Read this chapter and answer the Chapter Test Questions and the Driver's Log on Page 53.

c. Download, make a copy, rename it, and complete the following Chapter Three Answer Sheet to complete this assignment:

Chapter Three Answer Sheet

d. Discussion: Why is it important to know yourself as you become a driver?

5. Wrap-Up/Follow-Up

a. Get your permits, start driving...

b. Think of questions about driving that come to you during the day as you drive or ponder driving. Be ready to ask them in class.