Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum

Library/Media: Research Skills Adventure Pack

Inside the National Geographic Museum, research files are scrambled. Article sources are mixed up. Fact labels are misfiled. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the research network. If explorers cannot organize information and verify reliable sources, the knowledge system could collapse.

In Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum, students launch the Field Finder Drone and step into a high-stakes investigation mission. To restore order, explorers must choose strong keywords, locate trustworthy sources, and take clear notes. By distinguishing fact vs opinion, paraphrasing information accurately, using citation rules, and organizing a simple bibliography, students rebuild the research system from the ground up.

This adventure blends inquiry skills with digital literacy and critical thinking.

About This Adventure Pack

Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum 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 Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum 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 research 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 Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum Adventure Pack explores core Library/Media: Research Skills concepts, including:

• Keyword – Important words used to search for information
• Source – A place where information is found
• Reliable – Trustworthy and accurate information
• Notes – Key ideas written down during research
• Paraphrase – Restating information in your own words
• Citation – Giving credit to a source of information
• Fact vs Opinion – Knowing the difference between proven information and personal belief
• Search Tools – Digital or print tools used to find information
• Bibliography – A list of sources used in research

Each concept appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing responsible research practices 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 world-famous museum, launching research drones, solving information puzzles, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes research feel like an exciting discovery mission.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum supports elementary library and media standards focused on inquiry, source evaluation, and responsible citation. Students build strong research habits that transfer across subjects.

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

Free Adventure Option

Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum 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 Research Rescue at National Geographic Museum adventure here: Coming Soon