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