Curricular Connections to Geocaching

Curricular Connectionsto Geocaching
Conni Mulliganconnimulligan@gmail.com

Contents
1
GPS Background
2
Geocaching Defined
3
Materials and Supplies
4
Stash Your Cache
5
Classroom Activities
6
Resources & Links

GPS Background
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The Global Positioning System (GPS): A Technology of Extensive Use. Discovery Education, 2001. Video Segment. 5 May 2010. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>. (3:19 Minutes)
GPS: Global Positioning System. Discovery Education, 2002. Video Segment. 5 May 2010. <http://www.discoveryeducation.com/>. (4:01 Minutes)

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Geocaching Defined
Geocaching is an outdoor scavenger/treasure hunting game where you use GPS technology to pinpoint the location of an item(s).
http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx

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Geocaching Defined
What Is Geocaching? GoGeocaching — March 17, 2010 — Learn about the high-tech treasure hunting game being played around the world by adventure seekers! Learn more at http://www.geocaching.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4VFeYZTTYs

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Materials and Supplies
GPS Device
Film Canisters
Easter Eggs
Mailing Folders
Plastic Containers
Plastic Bags
Camo Tape

Stash Your Cache
4
GPS Device signals work best outdoors and may not be as accurate around tall buildings
Survey your area, remember SAFETY
Crossing parking lots
Wooded areas or bushes(Snakes, insects, etc.)
Location height
Hide caches so that studentscan’t see them at a glance
Don’t use food

Stash Your Cache
4
Use unique hiding areas
Tied to branch in tree
Use magnets on signs
Drain pipe
PVC Pipe
Have something for those thatfinish early – Bonus Cache

Geocache Types
Multi-Cache
Letterbox Cache
Traditional Cache
Virtual Cache
Mystery/Puzzle Cache
Web Cam Cache
Cache In Trash Out Event
http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx

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5
10 Apples Up On Top!
Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
Media/PE Integration
The teacher created stations based on the events from the book.
Teacher found coordinates outside for each station and created cards.
Students used GPS devices to go to preset stations where they performed the tasks.

5
History MysteriesUsing Primary Source Information
Media/History
Teacher recorded coordinates outside for multiple stations.
Teacher created cards for groups of students.
Students used GPS devices to go to preset coordinates where they found picture cards or newspaper articles of some event in history.
Students gathered all of the items and then tried to discover what the items had in common.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

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http://www.ncwiseowl.org/it/ncgeocache/LessonPlans.htm#nine12
http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/teacher_resources/gps_activities/displayall_grade_level.asp

Teacher Friendly Software
“FREE GPS Software for your Garmin, Magellan or Lowrance GPS”
http://www.easygps.com/

Resources & Links
6
http://educaching.com/

Resources & Links
6
Elementary
Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Intermediate Science Grades 5-8
Human Body
Cell Biology
Ecology
Geology, Landforms and Earth Structure
Plate Tectonics
Energy and Motion
Chemistry
Weather and Erosion

Resources & Links
6
Intermediate U.S. History/Geography Grades 5-8
Early Exploration
Road to Revolution
Forming a Constitution
A New Republic
National Growth (1800-1844)
Manifest Destiny & Spirit of Change (1810-1860)
A Nation Divided (1846-1856)
Reconstruction (1865-1877)

Resources & Links
6
Geocaching University – Let’s Go Geocaching! http://www.geocacher-u.com/

Resources & Links
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Resources & Links
Geocaching University- Let’s Go Geocaching!
Vehicle Placard
Certificates
Cache Logs
Stash Notes
Trackable Items
GeoCoin Buddy Book
Travel Bug Travel Guide
Cache Labels
CITO Labels
Log Books
BINGO Cards
Placemats
Coloring & Activity Book
ID Cards
http://www.geocacher-u.com/

Resources & Links
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http://linkbun.ch/w9j7

Resources & Links
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http://www.podcacher.com/
http://www.geocaching.com/

Directionally Challenged?
Deciding who to follow is the tricky part!

Thank You !
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