Smart Risk Jeopardy Game
What you need to run the game
The game is provided in a PowerPoint (PPT) format. You need both the PPT file and the
jeopardy.wav file to run the game with sound.
Please note: The PPT game needs to know where to find the jeopardy.wav file in order for
the jeopardy music to play. If you move or change the name of the wav file you will have to
reset the PPT slides that have links to the music. Before using the PPT check that it works
correctly on the computer you plan to use.
Be sure to provide students with some education about smart risk, the stupid line, and the
smart risk strategies before and/or while they are playing the game. A brief summary of these
concepts are provided below. Also, it is a good idea to have visual cues at the game site – for
example posters with the stupid line logo and smart risk strategies - to help players.
Playing the game
Jeopardy can be played by individuals or by teams.
Just like TV Jeopardy, the game gives a statement or clue about something. When a player
gives the right answer in the form of a question he/she gets the points for that clue. On
final jeopardy each person or team can decide how much of their total to wager.
The game doesn’t keep track of scores. You can keep score by simply adding points when
a correct response is made and subtracting points when an incorrect response is made.
If you are using a PPT version of the game, be sure to open the PPT in the slide show
view. If you are using a PDF version of the game, simply open it and play. The first slide
is a blank blue slide, click to advance to the next slide. The following series of screen
shots shows you how to move through the game.
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The Game Board Slide - Click on a dollar amount in any category to see the clue.
Smart Risk Jeopardy Game
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Clue Slides - Once a player responds to a clue, click anywhere on the clue slide to see
the answer in the form of a question.
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Answer Slides - When finished with an answer slide, click on the small picture of the
game board in the lower right-hand corner to go back to the game board.
Please note: The final jeopardy clue slide is on a timer to allow time for the music to play.
Click once and the answer slide will appear after the allotted time.
Smart Risk Concepts
The AHS Provincial Injury Prevention Team supports the smart risk approach to youth injury
prevention. The smart risk approach was originally developed by SMARTRISK, a national
injury prevention organization. The approach recognizes that risk is a part of life, and while
not all risks can be eliminated, most can be managed. It is a can-do, skill-building approach
for reducing injury-related morbidity and mortality among youth. The smart risk approach
helps youth see the risks in everyday life and provides them with strategies to manage risks.
There are six smart risk choices, or strategies, that Alberta youth can use to reduce their risk
of injury while continuing to enjoy life: Look First. Wear the Gear. Get Trained. Buckle Up.
Drive Sober. Seek Help.
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Last reviewed: May 2015
What do students need to know about smart risk?
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Smart risk means going out and doing stuff but recognizing and managing the risks to
reduce the likelihood of injury.
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Smart risk also means knowing where you draw your stupid line. The Stupid Line is
the line of choice that separates smart risk from stupid risk. We each have a stupid
line. Where we draw it is different for each person and changes depending on current
conditions, experience and the environment.
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There are six smart risk strategies that will reduce your risk of injury: Look First.
Wear the Gear. Get Trained. Buckle Up. Drive Sober. Seek Help.
o Looking first means stopping, thinking and checking out the situation before
acting. Understand the risks of an activity and make a plan to manage them: plan
your route, check for obstacles and act only when you know what you are
getting into.
o Wearing the gear helps protect your body while you enjoy an activity. People
who take their sport or job seriously know to wear protective equipment;
whether the gear is a helmet, kneepads, life jacket or goggles.
o When you are involved in something that has an element of risk for yourself or
others, skill development through effective training and practice can reduce the
risk of injury. Getting trained includes job training, driver training, and training
for a new sport. All of these can help you see where the risks lie and help you
manage those risks. Learn from the experts.
o Buckling up means wearing a seat belt whenever you travel in a vehicle. And
buckles designed to protect you are everywhere not just in cars. Buckle your life
jacket, helmet and climbing harness too.
o Driving sober means focusing on what you are doing and being fully in control
when behind the wheel of any vehicle: car, truck, ATV, boat or snowmobile. It
means driving without the impairment of alcohol, other drugs, lack of sleep, or
distractions like cell phones or friends.
o Seeking help means looking for support when you or someone you know needs
it. Life’s issues and challenges can seem overwhelming when being faced alone.
It's okay to ask for help.
To find out more about the smart risk approach visit
www.albertahealthservices.ca/injuryprevention.asp > Information for Health Professionals Injury Prevention and Safety > Smart Risk Approach to Injury Prevention.
Smart Risk Jeopardy encourages students to actively engage with and apply smart risk
strategies - Look First. Wear the Gear. Get Trained. Buckle Up. Drive Sober. Seek Help.
- to everyday life. For more information about the Smart Risk Jeopardy Game contact the
Provincial Injury Prevention Team at 403-943-6740.
Smart Risk Jeopardy Game
Last reviewed: May 2015