Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur

Microbes, Germs & Immunity Adventure Pack

Inside the research labs of Institut Pasteur, microscopic invaders are spreading fast.

Bacteria are multiplying. Viruses are transmitting through unseen pathways. The immune system defenses are misfiring, and hygiene protocols are breaking down. Ari Raider has detected a disruption in the microbial containment system and needs explorers to restore balance before an outbreak escalates.

In Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur, students are dropped into a high-stakes life science mission inside one of the world’s most historic research institutions. By learning how microbes spread, how the immune system protects the body, and how vaccines and hygiene help prevent disease, explorers must rebuild the defense system and stop the outbreak.

This adventure blends foundational microbiology and health science concepts with story, exploration, and optional hands-on discovery.

About This Adventure Pack

Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur 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.

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For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds a hands-on excavation and collectible cards that bring the science 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 Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur Adventure Pack explores core microbiology and immunity concepts, including:

• Microbe – A tiny living organism
• Bacteria – Single-celled microorganisms
• Virus – A microscopic particle that invades cells
• Transmission – How germs spread from person to person
• Immune System – The body’s defense against disease
• Vaccine – A tool that helps the immune system prepare for infection
• Antibodies – Proteins that fight specific germs
• Hygiene – Practices that reduce the spread of germs
• Outbreak – A sudden increase in disease cases

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

• 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

Tracking invisible microbes, activating immune defenses, solving outbreak challenges, and uncovering a real mystery specimen makes learning feel like running a top-secret science lab.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur supports elementary life science and health standards through clear explanations of germs, immunity, and prevention strategies. The adventure works for whole-class instruction, science centers, small groups, or independent learning — with or without the physical pack.

Free Adventure Option

Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur 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 Microbe Lockdown at Institut Pasteur adventure here:
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