TECH Quest: Activities for Using Tech for Good in Afterschool Programs

Looking for a new way to bring real-world problem solving into your afterschool program?

STEM Next’s TECH Quest activities help afterschool and summer educators guide young people through hands-on challenges that connect STEM learning to real community and global issues. Designed for grades 5-8, the three ready-to-use activities invite youth to use technology to explore ideas, solve problems and make a positive impact.

Explore the bundle and bring career-connected learning to life in your program.

Explore the Activities

Be the Voice of Science: Learn how science communication helps others understand scientific topics by creating a science communication piece using Keynote to explain a complex scientific idea clearly and creatively.

Planet Protectors: Take on the role of Earth and Space Scientists to explore how scientific discoveries help us understand and protect our planet. Youth will use creativity, teamwork and technology tools to communicate their findings effectively.

AI for Good: Explore how artificial intelligence is used and apply creative problem-solving to design an AI-powered idea that makes a positive impact in the school or community.

Want to learn more about TECH Quest and how educators are bringing this approach to afterschool learning?

Looking for the Challenge Based Learning Activity Bundle? These activities were originally released under that name and are now available as individual TECH Quest activities.