::::week one - fire safety project::::

///team shak///

here is a review of what we discussed in class tuesday:

10 main safety points:

1. never put anything on a lamp
2. never touch matches or lighters
3. never play with the stove or cook alone
4. remember to stop, drop & roll if your clothes catch on fire
5. never play with electrical cords or outlets
6. don't stand too close to fireplaces or stoves
7. know your family fire escape plan
8. keep paper, cloth and toys away from heat sources
9. know your emergency contact number 9-1-1
10. know where your fire extinguisher is located

idea behind our interactive piece will be a doll house - where the child can click on each room to discover fire hazards (which will enlarge/zoom to fit screen) the child will have the ability to interact by mousing over items that will give visual clues by changing colors (like an outline/glow) - if the item is not to be moved, when child clicks there will be an audio response such as "ouch" (matches, stove, etc)...if the item can be touched, the child can click and move with mouse (sweater on a lamp) receiving a positive response such as "good job" - each room will have items for interaction and learning based on the 10 main safety points - and will have a button to go back to home when done with each room

need to incorporate emergency contact number with phone - maybe if they pick up the receiver, it could have a phone pop out - and they could dial the number - listen to an emergency dispatcher say "9-1-1, what is your emergency?"...????

also where their fire extinguisher is kept and the ability to open a window for a family fire escape plan

once child has completed the entire house - would like the ability to have them take a simple review test and receive a certificate of completion with a fire badge/personalized name/mascot for print out

mascot will be cartooned version of a fire extinguisher - which could give the positive feedback to correct moves within the house

----does anyone have any ideas for the name of our house? like fire safety house or something??

::::::: i will post sketches as i get them completed the next week here for team review ::::::

good luck ladies!!!