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Code Quest: The Ethics Engine

The Adventure

Four students. One engine. Endless choices.

AI is artificial. You are the intelligence. Code Quest puts kids in the driver's seat of stories where technology is everywhere, and the most important code is the one they live by.

Meet the team

The students of Code Quest

Illustration of Ty Benton

Ty Benton

The Creative Problem Solver

Ty sees the big picture and turns ideas into action. He uses his creativity to design, solve, and inspire change.

Illustration of Leo Martinez

Leo Martinez

The Tech Wiz and Analyst

Leo loves technology and finds answers others miss. He analyzes, troubleshoots, and uncovers the truth behind the data.

Illustration of KiKi Delgado

KiKi Delgado

The Bold Advocate and Connector

KiKi speaks up, brings people together, and stands for what's right. She connects the dots between people, ideas, and impact.

Illustration of Ellie Thompson

Ellie Thompson

The Big Thinker and Storyteller

Ellie asks deep questions, sees new perspectives, and turns complex ideas into stories that inspire action.

Their world

Four friends. One mission.

At school, the crew look like any group of friends. When a quest begins, they suit up in mission gear, each bringing a different strength: creativity, analysis, advocacy, and storytelling.

Illustration of the four Code Crew friends walking down a busy school hallway, each holding a tablet, with classmates at lockers behind them

Meet the Crew

Each friend in their regular look and their mission gear, with the strength they bring to every quest.

Meet the Crew sheet: Ty, The Creative Problem Solver (creativity); Leo, The Tech Wiz and Analyst (analysis); KiKi, The Bold Advocate and Connector (advocacy); and Ellie, The Big Thinker and Storyteller (storytelling), each shown in a regular look and mission gear
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Also in the story

  • Illustration of Ms. Cipher in a purple blazer and glasses

    Ms. Cipher

  • Illustration of KiKi Delgado waving in a dark mission suit with pink glowing lines

    KiKi in mission gear

  • Illustration of four friendly blue robot helpers, one holding a Room 208 sign

    The school's robot helpers

What kids learn, in plain language

AI ethics

AI tools are powerful but they don't have a conscience. Kids learn to question outputs, spot bias, and decide when AI should and shouldn't be used.

Cybersecurity

Strong passwords, phishing tricks, and why some information should never leave your device. These are the basics of keeping yourself and others safe.

Digital citizenship

Online spaces are communities. Students practice respectful communication, credit others' work, and stand up for people being targeted.

Responsible decisions

Every quest asks: who is affected, what's true, and what's right? Kids build a habit of pausing to think before they click.

Interactive fictional preview

KiKi's Pixel Problem

KiKi used an AI tool to turn a classmate's photo into a hilarious cartoon. It looks amazing. What should she do next?

Choose what KiKi should do

No learner data is collected. This preview runs only in your browser and doesn't save answers or connect to any student records.

Games

Play with the Code Crew

  • Game 1

    Code Quest Match

    Match cards. Zap Data Leaks. Gear up!

    A card matching game: match cards, use Data Leaks, and play Mission Gear against Code Crew bots. On the game's home page, tap Game 1 to start.

    • Three reading levels: Scout (grades 2–3), Crew (grades 4–6), Navigator (grades 7–8+)
    • Play against Code Crew bots
  • Game 2

    Code Quest Uno

    Match values and numbers. Play all your cards to win!

    Pick your hero and their Mission Gear, choose your Code Crew bots, then play cards for Truth, Privacy, Fairness, Kindness and Consent.

    • Quick deck (2–4 players) or standard deck (2–8 players)
    • Watch out for Data Leaks and Deepfake Glitches