U.S. Capitol Adventure Pack - Lawmakers Under Lockdown

Lawmakers Under Lockdown

U.S. Capitol Social Studies Adventure Pack

Something has disrupted the heart of American lawmaking.

Sensors inside the Legislative Command Vault are detecting unstable systems tied to Congress, representation, and the lawmaking process. Ari Raider has traced the disturbance to the U.S. Capitol, where the Professor has interfered with how laws are debated, voted on, and passed and hidden a specimen inside a sealed Mystery Mine.

In Lawmakers Under Lockdown, students explore how the U.S. Capitol functions as the center of the legislative branch. From the roles of the House and Senate to committees, leadership, and how a bill becomes a law, explorers must use real civics knowledge to restore balance and unlock the Mystery Mine.

This adventure transforms government and civics into a story-driven mission focused on lawmaking, representation, and democratic process.

About This Adventure Pack

Lawmakers Under Lockdown is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online social studies adventure.

Students can complete the Lawmakers Under Lockdown adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full story and learning without requiring a physical kit.

👉 Explore the free Lawmakers Under Lockdown adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/lawmakers-under-lockdown-u-s-capitol-adventure

For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds a real mystery dig and collectible cards that bring civics learning 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 Lawmakers Under Lockdown Adventure Pack explores key topics related to the U.S. Capitol and Congress:

• Location and purpose of the U.S. Capitol
• Congress and federal lawmaking
• The House of Representatives
• The Senate
• How a bill becomes a law
• Leadership in Congress
• Committees and hearings
• Public access and civic learning
• Historical importance of the Capitol

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 Social Studies Adventure Trading Cards
Story-driven cards featuring U.S. Capitol and lawmaking concepts.

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

• Dig Stick Tool
Used to carefully excavate the mystery dig.

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

• Excavating Adventures Sticker
A collectible sticker to mark the completed adventure.

Why Kids Love It

Solving legislative challenges, simulating debates, and uncovering a real specimen makes learning feel like a high-stakes government mission.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Lawmakers Under Lockdown supports social studies learning through curiosity-driven exploration, clear concepts, and flexible classroom or at-home use. The adventure works with or without the physical kit and fits naturally into units on civics, Congress, and democratic processes.

Free Adventure Option

Lawmakers Under Lockdown 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 Lawmakers Under Lockdown adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/lawmakers-under-lockdown-u-s-capitol-adventure