School Presentations

ThinkFirst provides presentations for students in grades 6–12. The presentations can be provided at a classroom level or in an assembly.

ThinkFirst School Presentations

Think First for Kids (K–2)

These presentations can be provided at a classroom level or in an assembly. We ask for at least 30 minutes to complete the presentation. The program is designed to educate students about activities which place them at risk of a brain or spinal cord injury and get kids thinking about how to be safe.

Our presentations strive to be informative, persuasive, interactive, and fun. All teachers will also be provided with educational materials in conjunction with the presentation.

ThinkFirst for Kids covers six areas

  • Basic brain and spinal cord anatomy
  • Motor vehicle safety
  • Bicycle safety including a helmet fitting demonstration
  • Playground safety
  • Water safety

ThinkFirst for Youth (Grades 3–5)

ThinkFirst for Kids Think First for Kids provides presentations for students in grades 3-5. These presentations can be provided at a classroom level or in an assembly. We ask for at least 30 minutes to complete the presentation. The program is designed to educate students about activities which place them at risk of a brain or spinal cord injury and get kids thinking about how to be safe. Our presentations strive to be informative, persuasive, interactive, and fun. All teachers will also be provided with educational materials in conjunction with the presentation. ThinkFirst for Youth covers:

  • Brain and spinal cord anatomy
  • Motor vehicle safety
  • Bicycle safety include a helmet fitting demonstration
  • Water safety

ThinkFirst for Teens (Grades 6–12)

ThinkFirst for Teens provides presentations for students in grades 6-12. The presentations can be provided at a classroom level or in an assembly. We ask for at least 45 minutes to complete the presentation. The program is designed to educate students about choices they make which place them at risk of a brain or spinal cord injury. All teachers will be provided educational materials in conjunction with the presentation. Think First for Teens covers the following topic areas:

  • Basic brain and spinal cord anatomy
  • Types of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury
  • Transportation safety including seatbelt use, helmet use, and safe driving tips
  • Alcohol use/abuse
  • Voice of Injury Prevention (VIP) speaker

Voice of Injury Prevention (VIP) speaker

VIP speakers talk candidly about their lives before and after their traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. Each presentation is followed by a question and answer discussion session. Speakers are specifically chosen for their ability to relate to young people. Learn more about our VIP speakers.

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Feedback Surveys

Teachers

All teachers will be asked to complete a short feedback survey evaluating the presentation. This feedback is essential to ensuring that our presentations are meeting the needs of educators and their students.

Students

All students in grades 6-12 will be asked to complete a short survey following the presentation. This survey is designed to assess the effectiveness of our presentations at providing new information and positively impacting students' attitudes regarding safety. Our survey has undergone the approval process of the OHSU Institutional Review Board and has been deemed appropriate to use with students. Teachers will be asked to distribute letters to the students and their parents prior to the presentation informing them about the survey.

Helmets

ThinkFirst Oregon may be able to provide low-cost helmets in conjunction with a presentation. If you are interested in coordinating a helmet sale before your presentation, helmets can be delivered on the day of the presentation. Make sure to ask about our helmet supply when you schedule your presentation!