Curricular Connections to Geocaching
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This document outlines the integration of geocaching into educational curricula, explaining GPS technology and defining geocaching as an interactive outdoor treasure hunt. It includes suggested materials, classroom activities, and various cache types to engage students in hands-on learning experiences across subjects such as history, language arts, and science. Additionally, it provides resources and links for further exploration of geocaching activities.
Curricular Connections to Geocaching
- 1. Curricular Connectionsto GeocachingConni Mulliganconnimulligan@gmail.com
- 2. Contents1GPS Background2Geocaching Defined3Materials and Supplies4Stash Your Cache5Classroom Activities6Resources & Links
- 3. GPS Background1The 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. 2Geocaching DefinedGeocaching 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. 2Geocaching DefinedWhat 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. 3Materials and SuppliesGPS DeviceFilm CanistersEaster EggsMailing FoldersPlastic ContainersPlastic BagsCamo Tape
- 7. Stash Your Cache4GPS Device signals work best outdoors and may not be as accurate around tall buildingsSurvey your area, remember SAFETYCrossing parking lotsWooded areas or bushes(Snakes, insects, etc.)Location heightHide caches so that studentscan’t see them at a glanceDon’t use food
- 8. Stash Your Cache4Use unique hiding areasTied to branch in treeUse magnets on signsDrain pipePVC PipeHave something for those thatfinish early – Bonus Cache
- 9. Geocache TypesMulti-CacheLetterbox CacheTraditional CacheVirtual CacheMystery/Puzzle CacheWeb Cam CacheCache In Trash Out Eventhttp://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx
- 12. Classroom Activities510 Apples Up On Top!Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg Dr. Seuss’ Birthday CelebrationMedia/PE Integration The teacher created stations based on the events from the book.
- 13. Teacher found coordinates outside for each station and created cards.
- 14. Students used GPS devices to go to preset stations where they performed the tasks.Classroom Activities5History MysteriesUsing Primary Source InformationMedia/History Teacher recorded coordinates outside for multiple stations.
- 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
- 19. Teacher Friendly Software“FREE GPS Software for your Garmin, Magellan or Lowrance GPS”http://www.easygps.com/
- 21. Resources & Links6Elementary Language Arts
- 22. Social Studies
- 23. Mathematics
- 24. ScienceIntermediate Science Grades 5-8 Human Body
- 25. Cell Biology
- 26. Ecology
- 27. Geology, Landforms and Earth Structure
- 28. Plate Tectonics
- 29. Energy and Motion
- 30. Chemistry
- 31. Weather and ErosionResources & Links6Intermediate U.S. History/Geography Grades 5-8 Early Exploration
- 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)
- 38. Reconstruction (1865-1877)Resources & Links6Geocaching University – Let’s Go Geocaching! http://www.geocacher-u.com/
- 39. Resources & Links66Resources & LinksGeocaching University- Let’s Go Geocaching! Vehicle PlacardCertificatesCache LogsStash NotesTrackable ItemsGeoCoin Buddy BookTravel Bug Travel GuideCache LabelsCITO LabelsLog BooksBINGO Cards Placemats Coloring & Activity BookID Cardshttp://www.geocacher-u.com/
- 42. Directionally Challenged?Deciding who to follow is the tricky part!
- 43. Thank You !Conni Mulliganconnimulligan@gmail.comBackground provided by: www.themegallery.com