Little Hearts Illuminated with Energy: A Meaningful Educational Activity from the Department of Electricity and Energy

Mersin University Technical Sciences Vocational School, Department of Electrical and Energy, carried out an exemplary activity within the scope of social responsibility and awareness studies. Students and faculty members from the Electrical Program met with students from Menteş Şehit Osman Köse Kindergarten to conduct a special educational event on the topic of "Electrical Energy."

In this colorful encounter, where university students adapted their theoretical knowledge to the world of young children, future engineers and technicians explained the importance of energy to preschool children.

Electricity and Energy Saving Awareness Through Games

Throughout the event, the children were shown visuals and interactive explanations appropriate to their level, sharing what electricity is, its safe use, and its place in daily life. The following topics were particularly highlighted in the training:

Electrical Safety: Basic rules to be observed regarding sockets and cables.

Energy Saving: The contribution of small steps such as not leaving lights on unnecessarily to the environment.

Renewable Energy: Introduction to environmentally friendly energy sources such as solar and wind power.

University and Preschool Education Come Together

The event, conducted under the guidance of the Electrical Engineering Program faculty, enhanced the community service skills of university students while sparking scientific curiosity in preschool children. Supported by experiments and fun activities, the program enabled the little ones to learn about the concept of "electricity" in a safe and conscious way.

The management and teachers of Menteş Şehit Osman Köse Preschool expressed their gratitude to the Technical Sciences Vocational School team for their valuable contribution to raising children's energy awareness at an early age. The event concluded with commemorative photographs.

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