Vault Breach at Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Lifelings: Biology & Cells Adventure

Deep beneath the Arctic ice, something has gone wrong.

A critical breach has been detected inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Frozen systems are destabilizing. Stored life samples are at risk. Ari Raider has issued an urgent call for explorers to enter the vault and uncover what’s causing the disruption before it spreads.

In Vault Breach at Svalbard Global Seed Vault, students journey into one of the most secure facilities on Earth, explore the building blocks of life, and uncover how cells work together to keep living things alive. Each decision depends on understanding real biology concepts as the mission unfolds.

This adventure blends life science learning with high-stakes exploration, problem-solving, and discovery.

About This Adventure Pack

Vault Breach at Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online adventure.

Students can complete the Vault Breach 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 Vault Breach adventure here:
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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 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 Vault Breach at Svalbard Global Seed Vault Adventure Pack explores the following biology and cell science topics:

• Cells – Understanding cells as the basic unit of life
• Cell Membrane – How cells control what enters and leaves
• Cytoplasm – How materials move within the cell
• Nucleus – Where instructions for the cell are stored
• Mitochondria – How cells produce energy
• Plant Cells – How plant cells make food using sunlight
• Animal Cells – How animal cells are structured and specialized
• Microscopes – How scientists observe cells too small to see
• Cell Systems Working Together – How cells form tissues, organs, and systems

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)
A premium adventure pouch that holds all mission components including cards, tools, collectibles, and clues for a complete grab-and-go field trip experience.

• Adventure Mission Card
A large mission card that sets up the story and investigation, provides instructions, and includes a QR code to launch the interactive online adventure.

• Interactive Online Adventure
A challenge-based, escape-room-style experience where explorers use what they learn from their Knowledge Cards to navigate obstacles, solve problems, and reach the final discovery.

• Knowledge Card Pack
A collectible pack of Knowledge Cards that teach key concepts related to the adventure. These cards build understanding, support problem-solving, and provide the knowledge needed to successfully complete the mission.

• Mystery Dig Kit
A hands-on excavation experience containing a hidden collectible specimen to uncover, clean, and identify.

• Dig Stick Tool
A sturdy tool for carefully excavating the hidden specimen.

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

• Mystery Collectible Specimen (Gemlet)
A real mystery specimen discovered during the dig. The mission is to discover, identify, and collect them all.

• Gemlet Storage Container
A durable keepsake container that includes a scratch-off label revealing what is inside, helping explorers track discoveries and keep their collection growing.

• Excavating Adventures Sticker
A collectible sticker to mark the adventure and celebrate your discovery.

Why Kids Love It

Breaking into a frozen vault, uncovering hidden systems, collecting cards, and excavating a real mystery dig makes learning feel like a high-stakes mission instead of a lesson.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Vault Breach supports life science learning through curiosity-driven exploration, clear concepts, and flexible use in classrooms or at home. The adventure works for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, with or without the physical kit.

Free Adventure Option

Vault Breach at Svalbard Global Seed Vault 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 Vault Breach adventure here:
Coming soon