This document discusses using geocaching in the classroom to enhance learning. It provides an overview of what geocaching is, which is an outdoor treasure hunting game that uses GPS devices. It outlines the basic equipment needed, different types of caches, and terminology. It also describes how geocaching can be incorporated into lessons across various subjects like language arts, science, social studies, math, and physical education.

1. Cache the Excitement Geocaching in the Classroom Cheryl Lykowski Bedford Public Schools Lambertville, Michigan 2010

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3. What is GPS? It is a system of 24 satellites that are used in conjunction with a receiver unit and a control station to allow for very accurate determination of location

4. What is Geocaching? High tech treasure hunt that uses global positioning system (GPS) receiver to hide and seek containers (caches) anywhere in the world.

5. Geocaching Basics Equipment GPS Compass Cache Bag Lingo

6. Garmin eTrex Legend

7. Garmin eTrex Legend

8. Garmin eTrex Legend

9. Garmin eTrex Legend

10. Garmin eTrex Legend

11. Let’s get started!

12. Create Account

13. Types of Accounts

14. Let’s Search!

15. Geocaches near us

16. How do I find a cache? Record latitude & longitude coordinates Read the hints! Use your “geosense” to find the cache

17. Types of Caches Multi- Cache Mystery/ Puzzle Cache Cache contains Travel Bug Virtual Cache Traditional Cache

18. Geocache Containers

19. What’s in a Cache? Log book/Log Note Pen/Pencil “ Swag” Travel Bugs Geocoins

20. Geocaching Lingo

21. Geocaching in the Classroom Where Students are the Search Engine! Language Arts Science Social Studies Physical Education

22. Why? How?

23. Let’s take a look at lessons~ Language Arts Science Social Studies Math Physical Education

24. Language Arts

25. Science Earth Quest

26. Social Studies

27. Math Logic Money

28. Physical Education