Choose your subject
Browse Earth Science, Life Science or Physical Science. Each category has 12 subject Adventures.
HOW IT WORKS
Choose a science Adventure. Follow the clues.
Start with a science category, choose a subject and explore with a Gemling guide. Online Adventures are free; a physical excavation kit is optional.
Earth, Life & Physical Science
36 science subjects
Hands-on kit optional
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
Find a subject. Explore the clues. Share your discovery.
Use the Adventures with your class, at home or with a group. Begin with the online experience and add hands-on materials when they fit your plans.
Follow the clues
Open an available Adventure. Read the field notes, make choices and use feedback to keep investigating.
Add a hands-on discovery
Try a physical excavation kit or explore Class Packs and school options. Online access stays free.
FREE ONLINE ADVENTURES
Choose your science category
Pick a category to find your next science Adventure.
Earth Science
Explore rocks, volcanoes, fossils, weather, oceans and space.
Explore Earth ScienceLife Science
Investigate plants, animals, habitats, the human body and the living world.
Explore Life SciencePhysical Science
Discover matter, forces, energy, electricity, light and sound.
Explore Physical ScienceTHE STUDENT RHYTHM
Discover. Identify. Collect.
The same three-part rhythm makes Excavating Adventures easy to explain to students, teachers, parents, and PTA/PTO supporters.
Discover
Students begin with a story prompt and an authentic science mystery worth investigating.
Identify
They use clues, observations, vocabulary, and comparison to understand what they found.
Collect
The learning ends with a concrete artifact, conclusion, or teacher-ready next step.
NEXT STEPS
Start Free. Add the Real Experience When It Fits.
Browse free Adventures, explore kits or find school and PTA/PTO information. Choose the option that fits your group.
Free Online Adventures
Choose a science category, then open an available subject Adventure.
Adventure Kits
Use individual kits for families, gifts, homeschool lessons, small groups, and curious kids.
Class Packs
Explore hands-on excavation options for your class or group.
In-School Adventure
Bring the experience to a school or organization with setup, materials, and a guided discovery flow.
PTA/PTO Support
Use a simple teacher introduction to let Excavating Adventures explain funding options directly.
READY TO START
Try the free Adventure path first.
No kit, subscription, or meeting is required to begin.