Curated OER
Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing a Bead on Distracted Drivers
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about distracted driving and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Contemporary Issues: Texting While Driving
This lesson focuses on the issue of texting while driving; it features links to articles and a video about the dangers of texting and other distractions while driving and a teen survey with their attitudes on the subject. Students read...
Other
Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks: Texting and Driving Prevention
Find facts about the dangers of texting and driving, videos, and tips to avoid this form of distracted driving.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Toyota: Teen Drive 365: Prepare for the Road Ahead
This resource provides several interactive lessons and activities related to safe driving practices.
Other
Smart Motorist: 15 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents: Tips for Prevention
Research shows 90% of car accidents are due to human error. Read about the top 15 most common causes and how to mitigate them.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Hmg: Fetch: "Eyes on the Road" Driving Game
Help Glen keep Ruffy from being distracted while driving by putting all of the distractions in Glen's thought cloud and the things having to do with driving in Ruffy's thought cloud.
Next Vista for Learning
Next Vista for Learning: Texting and Driving: Is It Really Worth It?
Learn how texting and driving can be dangerous. Get a simple tip to allow you be a safe driver! [1:46]