Dig Deep X-Pedition Chest: Hands-On STEM and Science Fossil Kit for Schools

Barnwood Hall Discovery Series
 
Dig Deep X-Pedition Chest: Hands-On STEM and Science Mystery Kit for Schools, Libraries, Museums, and Homeschools
 
An Earth Science Program Built for Group Learning, Investigation, and Discovery
Welcome to Barnwood Hall Mystery, expanded for institutional learning.
 
The Dig Deep X-Pedition Chest transforms earth science and fossil discovery into a complete STEM and Science program designed for classrooms, libraries, museums, homeschool co-ops, and informal learning environments. Built for durability, reuse, and flexible implementation, this X-Pedition Chest supports both single-event programs and multi-session learning experiences.
Young explorers join Kit and Oak as they dig beneath the surface to uncover clues from the past. Through hands-on fossil investigations, modeling, and documentation, learners explore how fossils form, what they reveal about ancient life, and how scientists piece together Earth’s history.
 
Program Use & Implementation
The Dig Deep X-Pedition Chest is designed for flexible delivery across institutional settings:
One-Night or One-Day Program
Ideal for family science nights, library programs, museum workshops, or special events
3–5 Session Learning Series
Read chapters together, excavate fossils, document discoveries, and build understanding over time
Multi-Age Group Learning
Activities naturally differentiate for mixed-age groups and varied learning levels
No specialized training required. Facilitator guidance and assessment tools are included.
 
What’s Included in the X-Pedition Chest
Each Dig Deep X-Pedition Chest includes an expanded, classroom-ready collection of materials designed for multiple learners and repeated use.
 
Story & Reading Materials
Classroom set of 20 illustrated easy-reader mystery books
Curated fiction and nonfiction titles focused on fossils, dinosaurs, and earth science
Additional recommended resource list with ISBNs for extension and circulation
Hands-On STEM and Science Materials
Real fossil dig and fossil sorting activities
Exploration of how fossils are created through hands-on modeling
Create and examine your own fossil replicas
Color and investigate a 3D fossil model
Design and create a real fossil necklace
Multiple activity stations designed for group rotation
Program Tools
Junior Naturalist Case Files (reproducible for group use)
Assessment, reflection, and documentation tools
Facilitator guidance for flexible implementation
Exclusive 3D dinosaur charm and themed stickers
Durable Equipment
Shared, classroom-grade fossil specimens and tools designed to support repeated investigations and multiple learners
Note: Images show a representative selection of materials. Final contents may vary slightly by configuration while maintaining full program functionality.
 
The Story
Digging begins at Barnwood Hall when clues from the past surface beneath the ground. Kit and Oak take the lead—mapping the dig site, brushing away layers of earth, and uncovering fossils hidden for ages. Each discovery raises new questions. What lived here long ago? And what stories do these fossils tell? As the mystery unfolds, young explorers piece together evidence and uncover the history written in stone.
 
Learning Outcomes
The Dig Deep X-Pedition Chest supports:
Fossils, rocks, and earth science concepts
Understanding how fossils form over time
Observation, classification, and scientific inquiry
Documentation, reasoning, and collaboration
Literacy development through story-based STEM learning
 
All activities are standards-ready, inquiry-based, and appropriate for grant-funded programming across multiple age groups.
Designed for Institutions
Built for schools, libraries, museums, and informal learning programs
Durable materials for repeated, multi-group use
Flexible pacing and delivery
Assessment tools included
Supports STEM, Science, and STEAM outcomes
Ideal for grant-funded purchase and reporting
 
Bring Barnwood Hall to Your Community
Dig Deep X-Pedition Chests are available in Library, Classroom, and District configurations.
 
📩 Contact us to request institutional pricing, documentation, and availability.
We are happy to support grant applications and program planning.