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Did you know that cars weren't designed for passenger safety until the 1960s? The lesson starts with a quick quiz on automobile safety. Then, scholars evaluate three cars for their safety features. This is the third in a set of nine lessons.
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- Co-teach this unit with driver's education
- Compare the safest car, as reported by consumer reports, from each decade
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires access to three cars or three cars' safety feature descriptions
- The third in a set of nine lessons
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- Includes homework questions to complete in class or at home
- Lesson provides extension ideas to keep the class engaged
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