2.2: Car Crashes Activity: Debate the Effects
Car crashes are a leading cause of death among teenagers and adults, but people continue to use cars for everyday transportation, exposing themselves to the risk of a fatal car crash. As a class, divide into two teams. Have one team argue that the risk of a fatal car crash is significant enough that people should stop driving. Have the other team argue that cars are important enough that people should keep driving, despite the risk of being in a fatal car crash. After the debate, answer the following questions.