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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Road Safety - Communication and Understanding What's on Board

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders apply math formulas to explore the truck driving career. In this math lesson plan, 10th graders explore websites about road safety and truck driving spills. Students view a PowerPoint about safety placards and exercises.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Communicate with a Truck Driver

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the truck driving profession and ways they use to communicate. In this truck driving lesson, 8th graders visit websites and use Twitter and podcasts to track a trucker's progress travelling through the United...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides occupational information about heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
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Website
Careers New Zealand

Careers Nz: Heavy Truck Driver

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough look at career of Heavy Truck Driver covering the following areas: general description, tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter the job, working conditions, employment conditions, and the job market. A personal...
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
This report is a gateway to information on careers in the transportation field. Working conditions, earnings, job outlook, and other information is included for many transportation-related jobs.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the careers of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Find out the education needed and facts about the job.