Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Eclipses Adventure Pack

On the flight deck of the Intrepid, something unusual is blocking the light.

Orbit models are misaligned. Shadow paths are overlapping incorrectly. Solar and lunar eclipse data are out of sync across the system. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the alignment sequence, and if the shadow model is not corrected, the timing of eclipses could be thrown off entirely.

In Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, students board the Deck Launch Glider and enter a high-stakes space science mission. By exploring how the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, how shadows create different types of eclipses, and why safety matters when observing the Sun, explorers must restore the orbital sequence and synchronize the shadow system.

This adventure blends astronomy, light science, and spatial reasoning with story-driven exploration.

About This Adventure Pack

Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space 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 Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum adventure here:
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For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds collectible cards and hands-on components that bring the eclipse 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 Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Adventure Pack explores core eclipse concepts, including:

• Eclipse – An event that happens when one object in space moves into the shadow of another
• Solar Eclipse – When the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth
• Lunar Eclipse – When Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon
• Alignment – The positioning of objects in a straight line
• Shadow – A dark area created when light is blocked
• Umbra – The darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse
• Penumbra – The lighter outer part of a shadow
• Safety Glasses – Special glasses that protect eyes when viewing the Sun
• Orbit – The path an object follows around another object in space

Each topic appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing understanding through modeling and reasoning 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

Launching from a historic flight deck, solving shadow alignment puzzles, modeling eclipse paths, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes space science feel dramatic and exciting.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum supports elementary Earth and space science standards through clear explanations of alignment, shadow formation, and safe observation practices. The adventure encourages spatial reasoning, critical thinking, and real-world application of astronomy concepts.

The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning — with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space 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 Shadow Sync at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum adventure here:
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