How to use this website
The Planet ThinkSafe website provides students with safety information in an exciting interactive way using Flash animation, colourful graphics and explanatory text. It has been developed to suit students from around 7 to 11 years old.
Students can explore Planet ThinkSafe and find out about common hazards using the ThinkSafe SAM methodology of:
- Spot the hazard
- Assess the risk
- Make the changes
The SAM Safety Meter lets students know how well they are doing. When students select answers in the online hazard activity areas, the meter moves forwards for correct answers and backwards for incorrect answers.
Printable Teacher tips for using SAM Steps - download (
56KB PDF)
Planet ThinkSafe encourages children's safe behaviour in main four areas in a range of situations: Playgrounds, At home, At school and On the road. In each situation some of the most common hazards have been identified, the risk of each hazard assessed and ways to control the hazard provided. It is anticipated other areas will be added as the site is further developed
Teachers can consolidate the information provided by using the teacher led Classroom activities that have been designed to encourage enquiry from students.
Each activity has been linked to Curriculum Framework outcomes, where appropriate, across the eight curriculum areas.
The Talk to SAM option provides students and teachers with an opportunity to interact with staff from the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP). Students can email, comments, questions or interesting information to ThinkSafe SAM and they will receive a response from DOCEP.
Teachers are also encouraged to provide feedback about this website, expansion of existing area or new areas that could be included on the site. We are always appreciative of your feedback and suggestions.
A brief on-line questionnaire for teachers to complete can be accessed from Tell us what you think. Teachers who complete the online questionnaire can receive free ThinkSafe promotional items for their students.
We hope that you find the Planet ThinkSafe website informative and useful for your classroom.
