Inside Out Adventure X-Pedition Chest: STEM & Science Human Body Kit

Barnwood Hall Discovery Series
 
X-Pedition Chest: Inside Out Adventure – The Human Body Uncovered
 
A Hands-On STEM and Science Mystery Program for Schools, Libraries, Museums, and Homeschools
 
Welcome to Barnwood Hall Mystery, where curiosity leads the way—and this time, the mystery lies within.
 
The Inside Out Adventure X-Pedition Chest transforms human anatomy and body systems into a hands-on STEM and Science investigation designed specifically for classrooms, libraries, museums, homeschool co-ops, and informal learning environments. Built for durability, group learning, and repeated use, this X-Pedition Chest supports both single-event programs and multi-session learning experiences.
 
Young explorers join Kit and Oak as questions begin bubbling up around Barnwood Hall. How do bones support the body? What makes the heart pump faster? How do lungs breathe? As the investigation unfolds, learners explore the systems that keep bodies moving, breathing, and growing—one discovery at a time.
 
Program Use & Implementation
The Inside Out Adventure X-Pedition Chest is designed for flexible delivery across institutional settings:
One-Night or One-Day Programs
Ideal for family science nights, health and science events, library programs, or museum workshops
3–5 Session Learning Series
Explore body systems over time through guided reading, hands-on investigations, and documentation
Multi-Age Group Learning
Activities naturally differentiate for mixed-age groups and varied learning levels
No specialized training is required. Facilitator guidance and assessment tools are included.
 
What’s Included in the X-Pedition Chest
Each Inside Out Adventure X-Pedition Chest contains 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 anatomy and the human body
Additional recommended resource list with ISBNs for extension and circulation
Hands-On STEM and Science Investigations
Learners rotate through multiple activity stations that explore the human body from the inside out:
Build-a-Skeleton Investigation
Assemble a human skeleton model to examine how bones support, protect, and enable movement.
Heart Pump Model Exploration
Pump “blood” through a working heart model to observe how this powerful muscle moves blood through the body.
Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons Investigation
Explore how muscles contract, how ligaments stabilize joints, and how tendons connect muscles to bones through hands-on testing.
Digestive System Modeling Activity
Build a digestive system model and trace the path food takes through the body, examining how nutrients are processed along the way.
Working Lung Model Investigation
Construct a lung model that inflates and deflates, demonstrating how oxygen enters the body and carbon dioxide exits.
These investigations emphasize structure and function, inquiry, and scientific modeling.
Program Tools
Junior Naturalist Case Files (reproducible for group use)
Activity booklets with experiments, challenges, and extension activities
Illustrated guides supporting each body system investigation
Assessment, reflection, and documentation tools
Facilitator guidance for flexible implementation
Themed keepsakes and stickers supporting engagement
Durable Equipment
Shared, classroom-grade anatomy models and tools designed to support repeated investigation and group use
Note: Images show a representative selection of included materials. Final contents may vary slightly by configuration while maintaining full program functionality.
 
The Story
Curious questions ripple through Barnwood Hall—about bones, muscles, hearts, and lungs. Kit and Oak take the lead, following clues from one body system to the next. As the investigation deepens, young explorers work alongside them—examining models, testing ideas, and piecing together how the human body works as a connected system. With every discovery, the mystery of what makes us us comes into focus.
 
Learning Outcomes
The Inside Out Adventure X-Pedition Chest supports:
Human anatomy and body systems
Structure and function relationships
Scientific modeling and inquiry
Health and science literacy foundations
Collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving
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
Inside Out Adventure 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.