News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House

Library/Media: Media Literacy Adventure Pack

Inside BBC Broadcasting House, news feeds are crossing signals. Headlines are flashing without verification. Claims are being shared before they are checked. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the media network. If explorers cannot separate fact from persuasion, the broadcast system could spread confusion.

In News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House, students roll in on the Studio Signal Van and enter a high-stakes information mission. To restore clarity, explorers must analyze media messages, examine claims, and look for strong evidence. By identifying bias, checking reliable sources, comparing reports, spotting persuasive tricks, and learning how to fact check, students bring balance and responsibility back to the newsroom.

This adventure blends critical thinking with practical digital awareness skills.

About This Adventure Pack

News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full learning and story-driven mission without requiring a physical kit.

👉 Explore the free News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House adventure here: Coming Soon

For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds collectible cards and hands-on components that bring the media mission into the physical world. The learning experience is the same whether students use the physical pack or not. The pack simply adds a tactile, collectible layer to the adventure.

What This Adventure Covers

Each News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House Adventure Pack explores core Library/Media: Media Literacy concepts, including:

• Media – Forms of communication such as news, videos, or online posts
• Message – The main idea being communicated
• Claim – A statement that needs evidence to support it
• Evidence – Facts or details that support a claim
• Bias – Favoring one side over another
• Source – Where information comes from
• Compare – Looking at two or more sources to find similarities and differences
• Fact Check – Verifying that information is accurate
• Persuasive Tricks – Techniques used to influence opinions

Each concept appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing responsible media habits through exploration rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• Adventure-Filled Field Pack (6×9 Adventure Pouch)
• Adventure Mission Card
• Interactive Online Adventure
• Knowledge Card Pack
• Mystery Dig Kit
• Dig Stick Tool
• Cleaning Wipe
• Mystery Collectible Specimen (Gemlet)
• Gemlet Storage Container
• Excavating Adventures Sticker

Why Kids Love It

Exploring a real broadcasting center, analyzing headlines, solving newsroom challenges, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes media literacy feel fast-paced and empowering.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House supports elementary media literacy standards focused on evaluating claims, identifying bias, and checking sources. Students strengthen critical thinking skills that help them navigate today’s information-rich world.

The adventure works for whole-class media units, small groups, or independent analysis — with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House is also available online for free, including free printable trading cards that align directly with this adventure. No purchase is required to participate.

This reflects our mission at Excavating Adventures: to make engaging, story-driven adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free News Navigator at BBC Broadcasting House adventure here: Coming Soon