Dot Plot at Space Needle
Data: Line Plots & Interpreting Adventure Pack
High above Seattle, observation data from the Space Needle is glitching. Measurement readings are scattered. Dots are misplaced along the number line. Reports are inconsistent. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the data display system. If explorers cannot organize and interpret the measurements correctly, the tower’s tracking system could lose accuracy.
In Dot Plot at Space Needle, students rise aboard the Dial-Up Lift and enter a high-stakes data mission. To restore clarity, explorers must build and read line plots, place dots correctly on a number line, and analyze measurement data. By identifying the range, exploring an introduction to mode, and comparing multiple plots, students bring precision back to the tower’s data network.
This adventure blends foundational data analysis skills with visual reasoning and real-world problem-solving.
About This Adventure Pack
Dot Plot at Space Needle is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.
Students can complete the Dot Plot at Space Needle 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 Dot Plot at Space Needle 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 data 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 Dot Plot at Space Needle Adventure Pack explores core Data: Line Plots & Interpreting concepts, including:
• Line Plot – A graph that shows data using marks above a number line
• Dots – Marks used to represent data values on a line plot
• Number Line – A line showing numbers in order
• Scale – The interval between numbers on a graph
• Measurement Data – Information collected by measuring
• Range – The difference between the greatest and least values
• Mode (Intro) – The value that appears most often in a data set
• Read Plot – Interpreting what the graph shows
• Compare Plots – Looking at two graphs to identify similarities or differences
Each concept appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing data interpretation skills 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 sky-high landmark, plotting real measurement data, solving graph challenges, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes data feel interactive and exciting.
Why Teachers and Parents Love It
Dot Plot at Space Needle supports elementary math standards focused on representing and interpreting data. Students strengthen analytical thinking by organizing measurements and comparing results visually.
The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, math centers, or independent practice — with or without the physical pack.
Free Adventure Option
Dot Plot at Space Needle 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 Dot Plot at Space Needle adventure here: Coming Soon