Independence Hall Adventure Pack - Birth of a Nation

Birth of a Nation

Independence Hall Social Studies Adventure Pack

Something has disrupted the birthplace of American democracy.

Sensors inside the Liberty Assembly Vault are detecting unstable systems tied to debate, compromise, and the creation of the United States government. Ari Raider has traced the disturbance to Independence Hall, where the Professor has interfered with the processes that explain how independence was declared and how the Constitution was created and hidden a specimen inside a sealed Mystery Mine.

In Birth of a Nation, students explore the pivotal events that took place inside Independence Hall. From the Second Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence to drafting, debate, compromise, and the creation of the Constitution, explorers must use real historical knowledge to restore balance and unlock the Mystery Mine.

This adventure transforms early American history into a story driven mission focused on founding documents, leadership, and the building of democratic systems.

About This Adventure Pack

Birth of a Nation is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online social studies adventure.

Students can complete the Birth of a Nation 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 Birth of a Nation adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/birth-of-a-nation-independence-hall-adventure

For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds a real mystery dig and collectible cards that bring early American history 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 Birth of a Nation Adventure Pack explores key topics related to Independence Hall and the founding of the United States:

• Location and purpose of Independence Hall
• The Second Continental Congress
• The Declaration of Independence
• Drafting and revising the Declaration
• The Constitutional Convention
• Debates and compromises
• Creation of the Constitution
• Key historical figures
• Preservation and public education

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 Independence Hall and early U.S. history topics.

• 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

Exploring secret meeting rooms, solving founding era challenges, and uncovering a real specimen makes learning feel like stepping into the moment where a nation was born.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Birth of a Nation 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 the American Revolution, founding documents, and government beginnings.

Free Adventure Option

Birth of a Nation 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 Birth of a Nation adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/birth-of-a-nation-independence-hall-adventure