Kids

What's Up In Your World?

Energy guzzling gadgets

The amount of energy we use in our living room is increasing .Now we have all these flashy new gadgets like DVD players,computers , flat screen TVs,Nintedo Wiis and lots more we are using up loads and loads of energy.

A small TV or computer is fine but as we get more of these things and are able to get bigger,better versions of these gadgets

it is using up lots of energy that could be saved. Researchers expect the carbon footprints of our living rooms will rise even further, as more high-tech gadgets appear in our shops.

Years ago families just had a small TV at the corner of their living room , now most families have several TVs and lots of other gadgets.

Larger screen TVs and computers use up lots more energy than a small TV or computer. But some manufactures are already tackling the problem, by making more energy-efficient sets.

Also technology already used in mobile phones could be used on TVs and computers to make them more energy-efficient.

Fun Links  

Miniclip is a great gaming website with loads of different games including a few of our favourites including Sushi Go Round ,Kindergarten and Show Jumping .

CBBC Games - lots of games and fun activities

Childrens' ITV (CITV)

Blue Peter

Habbo hotel - American but fun. Chat room, non-violent games etc.

Switcheroozoo - make your own animals

Horseworld - horse mad people will enjoy this one

Neopets - electronic pets online. All the fun, none of the mess.

Northpole.com - where it is Christmas all year round. Bubblegumclub - more games and activities

Cbeebies - for younger children

Mamamedia.com - games, puzzles, quizzes

Create your own creature

Bonus.com - good graphics and games

Yucky.com - slimy but fun science

Wonka.com - sponsored by Nestle but otherwise a cool site

Nickelodeon Junior - good for under 8s.

Sesame Street - games, art and music

Disney - US site / UK site Aardman Studios - home of Wallace and Gromit -brilliant site with insights into the making of the films

Peter Pan - a site from the Great Ormond Street Charity

Horse Isle -A fun game for horse loving people