About the 2021 4‑H STEM Challenge
Designed by Clemson University, the 2021 4‑H STEM Challenge, Galactic Quest, focuses on the mysteries and adventures of space exploration.
Galactic Quest explores the history of humans in space, the technology and resources needed for missions, and the obstacles humans encounter in orbit. Activities explore important STEM topics ranging from physics and engineering to computer science and space agriculture.
Kids learn foundational STEM skills while they wrestle with the same questions as today’s top aerospace scientists and engineers! Activities can be done all at once or individually, making it great for classrooms, afterschool programs, clubs, parents and more.
Astro Adventure
This unplugged board game promotes teamwork as kids gather the resources needed to live and work in deep space.
Stellar Optics
In this offline activity, kids build a telescope and learn about physics and light and how telescopes have been used to explore space.
Cosmic Claw
Kids work hands-on to engineer a mechanical arm that works to harvest crops in space.
Cyber Satellite
In this computer science activity, kids learn about cyber security and decoding to stay safe from obstacles in orbit.
How to Participate
Below are a few ways to ensure young people everywhere can participate in the 2021 STEM Challenge.
- Educator Kit: Includes material for 12 youth to participate in the offline activities at the same time. Kits can be used in spaces where physical distancing can be followed.
- Family Sized Kit: Includes materials for 1-4 youth to participate in the offline activities at the same time from inside the home.
Galactic Quest Youth & Facilitator Guides
(VIDEO) Parent & Educator How-To Webinar
Galactic Quest Youth Guide
Galactic Quest Youth Guide - Spanish
Galactic Quest Facilitator Guide
Galactic Quest Facilitator Guide - Spanish
(VIDEO) How to Use Your 4‑H STEM Challenge Kit - Part 1 - Go on an Astro Adventure
(VIDEO) How to Use Your 4‑H STEM Challenge Kit - Part 2 - Go into Cipher Space!
(VIDEO) How to Use Your 4‑H STEM Challenge Kit - Part 3 - Explore the Cosmic Claw!
(VIDEO) How to Use Your 4‑H STEM Challenge Kit - Part 4 - Stellar Optics
Galactic Quest Promotional Toolkit - English Resources
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Galactic Quest Promotional Toolkit - Spanish Resources
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Educator Materials
Bayer Crop Sciences Sales Rep, Wyatt Jones, Discusses STEM in Agriculture
Bayer Crop Sciences Toxicologist, Kimberly Hodge-Bell, Talks About How & Why She Became a Scientist
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