SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Geocaching:
Let’s Go on a Treasure
Hunt!
TEK4S
Northwest Tri-County
Intermediate Unit 5
Today’s Agenda
Welcome
Geo What?
Talk the Talk
Latitude and Longitude
Getting Started
Additional Resources
Geo What?
High- tech treasure hunt
Find the treasure using latitude and
longitude
GPS device needed
Talk the Talk
Geocache- Hidden container
GPS= Global Positioning System
Waypoint – Reference point for a physical
location
Muggle – a Non-geocacher
CITO – Cache In Trash Out
TFYC – Thanks For The Cache
DNF – Did Not Find
http://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary/
aspx#geocache
What is a Geocache?
Hidden container – owner recorded
the GPS location
Smallest – Contains a logbook
Larger – Logbook plus trade items
What am I Looking for?
Latitude and Longitude
Map
Interactive Activity
Latitude and Longitude Finder
Dr. Alice Christie's Podcast
http://www.alicechristie.org/geocach
podcast/index.html
Found the Treasure
….Now What?
Sign the Logbook
Trade items
If you take something, you leave
something.
Look for travel bugs and geocoins
Put the cache back
Log the find (or DNF)
Travel Bugs
Let’s Get Started
Create an account at
http://www.geocaching.com
Search
Try searching by your zip code
first
Record latitude and longitude.
Review the hints!
Follow the compass until you get to 0
-15 feet.
Use your “geosense” to find the
treasure.
Tech Coach Resources
Finding a Geocache
http://wasdtechcoach.wikispaces.com
/
file/view/Geocaching.pdf
Garmin eTrex
http://wasdtechcoach.wikispaces.com
Need More Info?
Geocaching’s Official Web Site –
http://www.geocaching.com
Beginner’s Guide –
http://www.factsfacts.com/geocacher.htm
Wikipedia –
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
Geocaching = Treasure
Hunt
Happy Geocaching!
November 2010

More Related Content

Similar to Geocaching TEK4S

Geocaching
GeocachingGeocaching
Geocaching
Kathi Hoyt
 
Paect Geocaching 09
Paect Geocaching 09Paect Geocaching 09
Paect Geocaching 09
bbelardi
 
Geocaching101
Geocaching101Geocaching101
Geocaching101
marcopereiraesl
 
Geocaching
GeocachingGeocaching
Geocaching
bbelardi
 
Cache The Excitement 2010
Cache The Excitement 2010Cache The Excitement 2010
Cache The Excitement 2010
Cheryl Lykowski
 
Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]
Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]
Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]
bbelardi
 
Den Geocaching 09
Den Geocaching 09Den Geocaching 09
Den Geocaching 09
bbelardi
 

Similar to Geocaching TEK4S (7)

Geocaching
GeocachingGeocaching
Geocaching
 
Paect Geocaching 09
Paect Geocaching 09Paect Geocaching 09
Paect Geocaching 09
 
Geocaching101
Geocaching101Geocaching101
Geocaching101
 
Geocaching
GeocachingGeocaching
Geocaching
 
Cache The Excitement 2010
Cache The Excitement 2010Cache The Excitement 2010
Cache The Excitement 2010
 
Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]
Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]
Den 2 geocaching_day_2010[1]
 
Den Geocaching 09
Den Geocaching 09Den Geocaching 09
Den Geocaching 09
 

Recently uploaded

UNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptx
UNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptxUNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptx
UNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptx
GOWSIKRAJA PALANISAMY
 
Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1
Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1
Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1
Decomart Studio
 
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in Noida
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in NoidaPDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in Noida
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in Noida
PoojaSaini954651
 
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANE
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANEEASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANE
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANE
Febless Hernane
 
NHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHI
NHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHINHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHI
NHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHI
NishantRathi18
 
一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理
asuzyq
 
原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样
原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样
原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样
gpffo76j
 
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdfHeuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Jaime Brown
 
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburghVirtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
millarj46
 
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
pmgdscunsri
 
UNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptx
UNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptxUNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptx
UNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptx
GOWSIKRAJA PALANISAMY
 
一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理
kecekev
 
Timeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good DesignTimeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good Design
Carolina de Bartolo
 
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.
Techno Merch
 
一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理
peuce
 
ZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economico
ZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economicoZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economico
ZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economico
jhonguerrerobarturen
 
Mohannad Abdullah portfolio _ V2 _22-24
Mohannad Abdullah  portfolio _ V2 _22-24Mohannad Abdullah  portfolio _ V2 _22-24
Mohannad Abdullah portfolio _ V2 _22-24
M. A. Architect
 
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design Process
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design ProcessStorytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design Process
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design Process
Chiara Aliotta
 
Graphic Design Tools and Software .pptx
Graphic Design Tools and Software   .pptxGraphic Design Tools and Software   .pptx
Graphic Design Tools and Software .pptx
Virtual Real Design
 
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8djDivertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
lunaemel03
 

Recently uploaded (20)

UNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptx
UNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptxUNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptx
UNIT IV-VISUAL STYLE AND MOBILE INTERFACES.pptx
 
Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1
Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1
Top Interior Designers in Bangalore.pdf1
 
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in Noida
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in NoidaPDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in Noida
PDF SubmissionDigital Marketing Institute in Noida
 
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANE
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANEEASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANE
EASY TUTORIAL OF HOW TO USE CAPCUT BY: FEBLESS HERNANE
 
NHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHI
NHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHINHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHI
NHR Engineers Portfolio 2023 2024 NISHANT RATHI
 
一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(Columbia毕业证)哥伦比亚大学毕业证如何办理
 
原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样
原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样
原版定做(penn毕业证书)美国宾夕法尼亚大学毕业证文凭学历证书原版一模一样
 
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdfHeuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
 
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburghVirtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
 
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
 
UNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptx
UNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptxUNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptx
UNIT V ACTIONS AND COMMANDS, FORMS AND CONTROLS.pptx
 
一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(UW毕业证)西雅图华盛顿大学毕业证如何办理
 
Timeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good DesignTimeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good Design
 
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.
Technoblade The Legacy of a Minecraft Legend.
 
一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理
一比一原版(BU毕业证)波士顿大学毕业证如何办理
 
ZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economico
ZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economicoZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economico
ZAPATILLAS 2 X 110 ABRIL.pdf compra economico
 
Mohannad Abdullah portfolio _ V2 _22-24
Mohannad Abdullah  portfolio _ V2 _22-24Mohannad Abdullah  portfolio _ V2 _22-24
Mohannad Abdullah portfolio _ V2 _22-24
 
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design Process
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design ProcessStorytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design Process
Storytelling For The Web: Integrate Storytelling in your Design Process
 
Graphic Design Tools and Software .pptx
Graphic Design Tools and Software   .pptxGraphic Design Tools and Software   .pptx
Graphic Design Tools and Software .pptx
 
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8djDivertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
 

Geocaching TEK4S

  • 1. Geocaching: Let’s Go on a Treasure Hunt! TEK4S Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5
  • 2. Today’s Agenda Welcome Geo What? Talk the Talk Latitude and Longitude Getting Started Additional Resources
  • 3. Geo What? High- tech treasure hunt Find the treasure using latitude and longitude GPS device needed
  • 4. Talk the Talk Geocache- Hidden container GPS= Global Positioning System Waypoint – Reference point for a physical location Muggle – a Non-geocacher CITO – Cache In Trash Out TFYC – Thanks For The Cache DNF – Did Not Find http://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary/ aspx#geocache
  • 5. What is a Geocache? Hidden container – owner recorded the GPS location Smallest – Contains a logbook Larger – Logbook plus trade items What am I Looking for?
  • 6. Latitude and Longitude Map Interactive Activity Latitude and Longitude Finder
  • 7. Dr. Alice Christie's Podcast http://www.alicechristie.org/geocach podcast/index.html
  • 8. Found the Treasure ….Now What? Sign the Logbook Trade items If you take something, you leave something. Look for travel bugs and geocoins Put the cache back Log the find (or DNF)
  • 10.
  • 11. Let’s Get Started Create an account at http://www.geocaching.com Search Try searching by your zip code first Record latitude and longitude. Review the hints! Follow the compass until you get to 0 -15 feet. Use your “geosense” to find the treasure.
  • 12. Tech Coach Resources Finding a Geocache http://wasdtechcoach.wikispaces.com / file/view/Geocaching.pdf Garmin eTrex http://wasdtechcoach.wikispaces.com
  • 13. Need More Info? Geocaching’s Official Web Site – http://www.geocaching.com Beginner’s Guide – http://www.factsfacts.com/geocacher.htm Wikipedia – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
  • 14. Geocaching = Treasure Hunt Happy Geocaching! November 2010