ManagEnergy KidsCorner Help
The ManagEnergy KidsCorner website is divided into three sections:
1.) A database of online energy education resources (i.e. energy websites) 2.) Interactive web pages for children aged 6-11 ManagEnergy 3.) Web pages for students aged 12-16 created by ManagEnergy
This Help Page provides an introduction to each section
1. Database of Online Energy Resources
This part of the KidsCorner enables you to search for links to energy education websites from across the world.
1.1 Searching
You can search for links in a number of different ways. This is made easy by a series of drop down menus. You may narrow down a search using any combination of terms in the menus.
For example you may select: French from the Language drop down list, and Animations from the Resources drop-down list
You can also enter a word or short phrase in the Keyword text field.
The search will then find any website that features that keyword within its description. Keywords can also be used in combination with the drop-down menus.
1.2 Results
When you click on Search you will be presented with a list of websites that match your search terms.
This includes the website title, country of origin, 2 letter language codes (e.g. EN=English, DA=Dansk, etc) and a brief description of the website.
To open a website, click on the >>website link. This will open that site in a new window. Neither the European Commission nor the developers contracted to maintain the database, are responsible for the content of third party sites (please see important disclaimer).
10 results are presented on each page. Links to more results are included at the bottom of each page, as follows:
View Pages >> 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Simply click on a number to view more results.
2. Web pages for children aged 6-11
2.1 Overview and Aims
It is appreciated that the educational ability of children develops considerably between the ages of 6 to 11. Some resources on these web pages (such as, pictures to colour and paint) are suitable for younger children. Other resources (web links and some animations) may be of more interest to older children.
The web pages are available in 20 languages. Clearly, there are social, cultural and educational differences between young people in the various 25 Member States and other European countries. However, we hope that this website proves to be a useful tool for teachers across Europe when including sustainability and energy issues within classroom activities.
In particular, we hope the following resources will stimulate children to help reduce energy use at school and at home.
2.2 The Interface
The interface for ages 6 to 11 has been created in Macromedia Flash and HTML. It is designed to run on any modern web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox, Opera) that has the Flash Player installed.
The interface can be resized to any screen size. To view further information about energy efficiency, renewable energy and transport, click on items on the screen (e.g. power station, bus, wind turbine, water, flowers, solar panel, reindeer, etc).
This will open information windows featuring animations, photos, weblinks and downloads to colour and paint.
2.3 Trouble shooting
Important Note: The security settings on some web browsers may prevent pop-up windows from opening or scripts from running. If a warning message appears, it is safe to allow pop-up windows and scripts for the domain www.managenergy.net. This is website run on behalf of the European Commission.
If the pop-up information windows do not appear, please contact the IT administrator for your school. They will be able to change the security settings to enable pop-up windows to show for the managenergy site.
Details of how to enable pop-ups for managenergy.net on Internet Explorer
2.4 Sound Control
To turn off the sound track, click on the mute button in the top right corner of the interface.
2.5 Animations
To view animations click on an object (e.g. wind turbine) to open the information window.
* Move the mouse over the animation button (you do not need to click).
* Move the cursor sideways onto the opening screen of the animation.
* Click on the information button to read a short introduction. Click on the arrow button to start the animation.
Note: If you move over another button, the display on the right side of the window will automatically change. If this happens, move over the 'animation button' again to display the animation.
2.6 Downloads
PDF pictures to download and colour or paint are included for younger children. These can be accessed via the downloads button on the main interface or via the downloads section on each pop-up information window.
* Click on an image to open it using Acrobat Reader. This will happen automatically with most browsers.
* You can save or print an image using the icons on the left of the Acrobat Reader tool bar that appears in the browser window.
2.7 Games
ManagEnergy KidsCorner games are currently in development. However, the games window includes links to games in various languages.
Note: More games links are included on the teacher database and on the English version of the website.
2.8 Photos
A few photos are included in each information window.
* Move the mouse over the Photo button, and scroll the display to view.
A wider range of photos are included in the Photo Gallery
* Click on the Photos button (camera on shelf) in the main interface
* Click on a category in the pop-up window
* Click on a thumbnail to view at a larger size
If you experience problems when trying to open photos, follow the advice below to allow pop-up windows for www.managenergy.net.
2.9 Enabling Pop-ups for ManagEnergy.net in Internet Explorer
i.) Open Internet Explorer
ii) From the top menu bar select:
Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings
An 'Exceptions' dialogue box will appear.
iv) In the field marked 'Address of Website to Allow' type: www.managenergy.net
v) Click on the Add button
vi) click Close
The browser should then allow you to view photos and other content in new windows.
3. Web pages for students aged 12-16
3.1 Introduction
The web pages for students aged 12-16 include basic information on renewable energy, energy saving, transport and climate change in 20 languages.
These pages are designed to be used by all teachers and pupils, and aim to:
* Explain the different types of energy resources that are available * Suggest simple steps for reducing energy use * Encourage greater use of sustainable transport * Identify the key issues and challenges posed by climate change
The website also includes links to videos, games and other websites on energy and transport, as well as e-postcards and an extensive photo gallery.
3.2 e-Postcards
The e-Postcards system is accessed from the links box on the top right of every page. It includes a variety of images with an energy theme.
* Click on a flag to select a language * 6 cards are displayed on each page. To view more cards, click on a category listed on the left of the page or click on a number beneath the images.
* Click on a card to open the main window. * Enter your name and your own e-mail address. * Enter one or more e-mail addresses for the people you want to send the card to.
* Add your message in the bottom text box. This allows you to modify font type, size and colour. You can even add more complex html code if you wish.
* Select a music track
* Preview or Send
The recipient will then be notified by e-mail that there is a card waiting for them to view. They will also have the option to reply with an e-postcard of their own.
3.3 Photos
A range of photos are included in the Photo Gallery
* Click on the Photos link on the right of each page
* Click on a category in the pop-up window
* Click on a thumbnail to view at a larger size
If you experience problems when trying to open photos, follow the advice below to allow pop-up windows for www.managenergy.net.
3.4 Games
ManagEnergy KidsCorner games are currently in development. However, la short list of games is included for each language.
Note: More games links are included on the teacher database and on the English version of the website.
3.5 Web Links
A short list of energy and trasnport web links are included for each language. A longer list of links from around the globe are included on the teacher database and the English language version of the 12-16 site.
Further help
If you require any further information or experience technical issues when accessing the site in your language, please contact kidscorner@managenergy.net
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