Canopy Crisis – Rootlings: Plants & Photosynthesis Adventure

Plants & Photosynthesis Adventure Pack

High above the forest floor, something is going wrong.

Sunlight is being blocked. Water flow is disrupted. The balance that keeps Earth’s greatest rainforest alive is slipping fast. Ari Raider has detected a disturbance spreading through the Amazon Rainforest canopy, and explorers are needed immediately.

In Canopy Crisis, students travel deep into the rainforest canopy, learning how plants capture energy, move water, exchange gases, and produce oxygen that supports life across the planet. Each step forward requires real knowledge about plants and photosynthesis, unlocking new areas as explorers race to reach the Mystery Mine before the system collapses.

This adventure blends life science learning with danger, discovery, and exploration in one of the most vital ecosystems on Earth.

About This Adventure Pack

Canopy Crisis is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Canopy Crisis 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 Canopy Crisis adventure here:
(Coming soon)

For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds a hands-on excavation and collectible cards that bring the story 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 Canopy Crisis Adventure Pack explores the following plants and photosynthesis topics:

• Plants – Why plants are living organisms and how they form the base of most food chains
• Photosynthesis – How plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food
• Sunlight – Why light is essential for plant growth and energy capture
• Water Transport – How water moves from roots to leaves
• Carbon Dioxide – How plants absorb gases from the air
• Chlorophyll – The green pigment that traps light energy
• Plant Parts – Roots, stems, and leaves and how they work together
• Plant Needs – What plants require to survive and grow
• Oxygen Production – How plants release oxygen that supports life on Earth

Each topic appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing learning through exploration rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• 9 Adventure Trading Cards
Story-driven cards that guide the Canopy Crisis mission while reinforcing key plants and photosynthesis concepts.

• 1 Real Mystery Dig
A hands-on dig containing a real specimen to uncover, clean, and identify.

• Dig Stick Tool
A sturdy tool for careful excavation.

• Cleaning Wipe
Used to clean and reveal the discovered specimen.

• Excavating Adventures Sticker
A collectible sticker celebrating your completed mission.

Why Kids Love It

Exploring the rainforest canopy, navigating dangerous environments, collecting powerful cards, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes learning feel like a high-stakes jungle expedition.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Canopy Crisis supports life science learning through clear concepts, immersive storytelling, and flexible use in classrooms or at home. It works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent exploration — with or without the physical kit.

Free Adventure Option

Canopy Crisis 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 educational adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free Canopy Crisis adventure here:
(Coming soon)