dtekids.com Will Energize Student Learning

DETROIT, Feb. 20  /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy has revamped and re-launched its Web site for children, dtekids.com.  The new site, geared for students in third through seventh grade, is chockfull of information on electricity and natural gas, and has loads of interactive features and animated games.

"Not only is the Web site creative and fun, it provides a wonderful overview of the basic scientific concepts involved with electricity and natural gas," said Gary Moss, DTE Energy education and community relations supervisor.  "It also has important safety messages that can prevent injuries and save lives.  It is a wonderful resource for any youngster who wants to learn about energy."

The new dtekids.com Web site includes pages designed especially for teachers, offering information and materials to supplement lesson plans on electricity and natural gas.  These pages include experiments teachers can conduct with their students, as well as worksheets to gage student comprehension.  The Web site also includes special sections for parents that provide additional learning resources and activities they can do with their children to teach them to stay safe around electricity and natural gas.

In addition to http://dtekids.com/ , DTE Energy offers a wide range of onsite programs for students from preschool through high school.  More information on these programs is available at http://dteenergy.com/ . 

DATASOURCE: DTE Energy



CONTACT:  Eileen Dixon, [phone], or Lorie Kessler,

[phone], both of DTE Energy



Web site:  http://www.dteenergy.com/

http://dtekids.com/ 

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