Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre

Constellations & Star Maps Adventure Pack

Inside the planetarium dome in Leicester, the night sky projection is scrambled.

Constellation lines are misplaced. Star patterns are overlapping. Navigation markers are pointing in the wrong direction. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the celestial mapping system, and if the star map is not restored, explorers could lose their guide to the night sky.

In Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre, students board the Star-Dome Railcar and enter a high-stakes astronomy mission. By exploring how constellations form recognizable patterns, how the North Star helps with navigation, and how seasonal skies shift throughout the year, explorers must rebuild the map and realign the directions of the stars.

This adventure blends astronomy, navigation, and cultural storytelling with story-driven exploration.

About This Adventure Pack

Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre 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 Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre 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 celestial 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 Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre Adventure Pack explores core constellation and navigation concepts, including:

• Constellation – A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky
• Star Pattern – The arrangement of stars that creates a visible shape
• Asterism – A smaller pattern of stars that is part of a constellation or crosses constellations
• North Star – A bright star used to find north in the Northern Hemisphere
• Navigation – The process of finding direction and planning travel
• Seasonal Sky – The changing view of stars visible during different times of the year
• Star Map – A chart that shows the positions of stars and constellations
• Legend – A traditional story connected to a constellation
• Direction – The path or course along which something moves or points

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

Mapping star patterns, solving celestial navigation puzzles, uncovering constellation legends, and discovering a real mystery specimen makes astronomy feel magical and adventurous.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre supports elementary Earth and space science standards through clear explanations of star patterns, navigation, and seasonal sky changes. The adventure encourages observation skills, spatial reasoning, and appreciation for how cultures have interpreted the stars.

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

Free Adventure Option

Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre 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 Sky Map Mystery at the National Space Centre adventure here:
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