Learn how GPS devices work and how to connect Geocaching with any curricular unit of study to motivate and excite student learning.

1. Curricular Connectionsto Geocaching Conni Mulliganconnimulligan@gmail.com

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

3. GPS Background 1 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)

4. 2 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

5. 2 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

6. 3 Materials and Supplies GPS Device Film Canisters Easter Eggs Mailing Folders Plastic Containers Plastic Bags Camo Tape

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Classroom Activities 5

11. Classroom Activities 5

13. Teacher found coordinates outside for each station and created cards.

15. Teacher created cards for groups of students.

16. Students used GPS devices to go to preset coordinates where they found picture cards or newspaper articles of some event in history.

17. Students gathered all of the items and then tried to discover what the items had in common.http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html

18. Classroom Activities 5 http://www.ncwiseowl.org/it/ncgeocache/LessonPlans.htm#nine12 http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us/pages/teacher_resources/gps_activities/displayall_grade_level.asp

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

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

22. Social Studies

23. Mathematics

25. Cell Biology

26. Ecology

27. Geology, Landforms and Earth Structure

28. Plate Tectonics

29. Energy and Motion

30. Chemistry

32. Road to Revolution

33. Forming a Constitution

34. A New Republic

35. National Growth (1800-1844)

36. Manifest Destiny & Spirit of Change (1810-1860)

37. A Nation Divided (1846-1856)

39. Resources & Links 6 6 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/

40. Resources & Links 6 http://linkbun.ch/w9j7

41. Resources & Links 6 http://www.podcacher.com/ http://www.geocaching.com/

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

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