JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids and students of any age
can sharpen their knowledge of energy with a visit to Consumers Energy's
new and improved Brain Station at http://www.consumersenergy.com/kids launched
during Energy Awareness Month.
The Brain Station is an online place to have fun while learning about
energy issues. In particular, the site brings attention to energy
conservation and environmental awareness, utility career information, a
number of downloadable lesson plans, coloring pages, a special scouts
section, energy history and more.
"The brain uses about 20 percent of the body's energy, and we're
helping ensure the brain and energy remain top of mind," said Marj
Longcore, Consumers Energy's education program manager. "Using valuable
feedback from students and teachers, we gave our online presence a complete
makeover. There's something new and exciting behind every click of the
mouse."
The new Brain Station site features a bright and cheerful design with
easy navigation that's appealing to students, teachers and parents. Several
site activities help students learn about natural gas and electric safety,
as well as increasing awareness of the link between energy and
environmental issues. Prior to the site's launch, several teachers were
asked to review the material and provide feedback. A Mason High School
teacher provided online feedback, writing:
"As a high school teacher, I enjoyed the career section - I was
informed of internships that I can be talking to my students about. There
is so much great information about so many topics."
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides
natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.5 million of Michigan's 10 million
residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
SOURCE Consumers Energy
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