Classroom Adventures are an innovative suite of digital experiences crafted to foster student collaboration and bring STEM education to life through engaging real-world scenarios. These in-class digital adventures are specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into 3rd to 5th-grade curriculums, enhancing both learning and teaching experiences.
Aquatic Investigators
Dirt Decoders
Nature Rangers
Aquatic Investigators
The Commander of an undersea lab asks students to determine why Hawaiian monk seals are missing from their usual home in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. As they work to find the answer, a seaquake takes place and damages the undersea lab. The team must work together to quickly repair the lab and ensure the safety of the crew. Only when the crisis is averted can the group return to their search for the Hawaiian monk seals.
Dirt Decoders
A paleontologist in the American Southwest finds two ground sloth bones in a place they don’t belong and calls on students to determine where they came from, how they got there, and where the rest of the bones are located. As they examine a series of scientific breadcrumbs the students learn that a nearby geologist is trapped in a flooded cave. They must rescue the geologist and then return to decode their findings.
Nature Rangers
A park ranger in the Great Smoky Mountains asks students to identify a plant that may not be native to the area. They find that the plant is invasive and begin working to remove it quickly. But when a bridge leading to their supplies is washed out by a storm, the students must use teamwork to access what they need. Only then can they continue their work of eliminating the invasive plant and saving the Great Smoky Mountains.
Student Roles and Collaboration
Throughout each adventure, students will adopt various STEM roles, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems and explore key concepts in earth science, life science, and physical science. This role-playing aspect is crucial, as it empowers students to see themselves in careers they might not have otherwise considered, thereby broadening their horizons and aspirations.
