Students design and play interactive video games powered by solar energy concepts. Through hands-on coding logic and game challenges, they explore how renewable energy works while building problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills in a fun, age-appropriate STEM experience.
Grades: K-6th (Ages 5-12)
Enrollment: Minimum 7 students, Maximum 25 students per session
The Solar Video Games program is an engaging, hands-on STEM experience where students explore renewable energy concepts through interactive game design. Participants learn how solar energy works while applying basic logic, sequencing, and problem-solving skills to create and play age-appropriate video games. This in-school field trip blends technology, creativity, and sustainability, making complex energy concepts easy to understand and exciting for K–6 learners.
Hands-on, interactive STEM learning through video game play and design
Introduces solar and renewable energy concepts in a fun, age-appropriate way
Builds problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity skills
Encourages teamwork, collaboration, and peer learning
No prior coding or gaming experience required
Aligned for K–6 students and adaptable to different grade levels
Delivered as a fully facilitated, in-school field trip experience
Connects technology learning with real-world sustainability concepts
Solar Video Games is an interactive STEM program where students learn basic renewable energy concepts by playing and designing age-appropriate video games inspired by solar power and sustainability.
No. This program requires no prior coding or video game experience. All activities are guided and beginner-friendly.
Students explore how solar energy works through game scenarios, challenges, and discussions that connect gameplay mechanics to real-world renewable energy concepts.
Yes. Students actively participate through interactive gameplay, problem-solving challenges, and guided exploration rather than passive instruction.
Students build critical thinking, logical reasoning, creativity, teamwork, and basic STEM literacy, while gaining awareness of clean energy and sustainability.
Absolutely. The program is specifically designed to be delivered on-site, making it a convenient, engaging, and educational in-school field trip experience.