Code of Origins at Great Rift Valley - Morphlings: DNA, Heredity, & Genetics Adventure

Code of Origins at Great Rift Valley - Morphlings: DNA, Heredity, & Genetics Adventure

DNA holds the story of life — and something has disrupted it.

Deep within the Great Rift Valley, strange genetic signals have begun to surface. Traits are shifting, variations are spreading, and the Morphlings have detected a disturbance tied to the very code that shapes living things. Ari Raider has issued a mission to investigate before the imbalance spreads any further.

In Code of Origins at Great Rift Valley, explorers travel through one of the most important regions in human history, uncover how DNA works, and learn how traits are passed, changed, and shaped over time. To move forward, students must use real genetics knowledge to unlock new paths, solve challenges, and restore order to the life code.

This adventure blends biology, discovery, and story-driven exploration into a high-stakes mission rooted in real science.

About This Adventure Pack

Code of Origins at Great Rift Valley is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Code of Origins 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.

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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 Code of Origins at Great Rift Valley Adventure Pack explores the following genetics topics:

• DNA – The molecule that carries instructions for life
• Genes – How specific traits are coded within DNA
• Traits – Physical characteristics passed through generations
• Heredity – How traits move from parents to offspring
• Variation – Differences within a species that affect survival
• Dominant & Recessive Traits – How traits are expressed
• Inherited vs. Learned Traits – What comes from DNA vs. experience
• Mutations – Changes in DNA that create new traits
• Genetics Working Together – How all genetic concepts connect

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 science cards that guide the Code of Origins mission and reinforce genetics concepts through exploration and discovery.

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

• Dig Stick Tool
A sturdy tool for carefully excavating the hidden specimen.

• Cleaning Wipe
A wipe to clean and reveal the specimen after excavation.

• Excavating Adventures Sticker
A collectible sticker to mark the adventure and celebrate your discovery.

Why Kids Love It

Exploring ancient landscapes, decoding traits, collecting cards, and uncovering a real specimen makes genetics feel like a real-world adventure instead of abstract science.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Code of Origins supports life science learning through curiosity-driven exploration, clear concepts, and flexible use in classrooms or at home. The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

Code of Origins at Great Rift Valley 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 Code of Origins adventure here:
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