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American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: Dot Examinations: Practical Aspects and Regulatory Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the American Academy of Family Physicians shows how the Dept. of Transportation goes in to great detail on how a doctor should check out a potential commercial drivers license applicant.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Economic Drivers of Texas [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint presentation explores the different tools that are used by economists to analyze the Texas economy. Through their analysis, you are able to see which industries and business ventures are having the most impact on the...
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Website
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Highway Driving: Preparing for a Long Trip

For Students 9th - 10th
Preparing for a road trip? This driver's education website will help you prepare with tips to help you check your car's condition and to make sure you stay safe and alert while on the road.
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Website
Next Vista for Learning

Next Vista for Learning: Texting and Driving: Is It Really Worth It?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how texting and driving can be dangerous. Get a simple tip to allow you be a safe driver! [1:46]
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Lesson Plan
NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Hot, Cold, Fresh and Salty

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate ocean water characteristics in order to recognize that the effects of salinity and temperature are the drivers of thermohaline circulation.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Auto Safety History

For Students 9th - 10th
America on the Move explores the role of transportation in American History highlighting its role as a vital part of our business, social, and cultural history. This section provides an overview of the history of automobile safety...
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Work and Energy: How Far Will It Skid?

For Students 9th - 10th
Most driver's education classes teach future drivers that the stopping distance of a skidding car is directly proportional to the square of the speed of the car. See how this situation plays out in this animation.
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Handout
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Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive but easily understood legal guide for noncitizens in Spanish and English. Though directed to immigrants to Maine, the basic principles apply to immigrants to any state in the United States.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: George Lucas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Creator of the Star Wars trilogy, George Lucas decided to become a filmmaker after a car wreck changed his mind about being a race car driver. Read about his education, his films, and the influence he has had on the film industry.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Sonia Sanchez

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Sonia Sanchez, an American poet, playwright, and educator who was noted for her black activism. This site, rich in detail and breadth of coverage, includes a...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Start With Ti Navigator: Braking and Total Stopping Distances

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is intended to introduce students' to Activity Center and is intended to help students develop an understanding of the formulas for braking distance and stopping distance for a variety of vehicles. Students will apply these...
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Website
Other

Highway Driving: Road Sharing With Other Vehicles

For Students 9th - 10th
There are countless cars on the highway, and you should be considerate of all of them. This driver's education website includes tips to help you with the challenges of sharing the road with other drivers. Includes information checking...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Hmg: Fetch: "Eyes on the Road" Driving Game

For Students K - 1st
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.

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