Geocaching:Let’s Go on a

Treasure Hunt!

TEK4S Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5

Today’s Agenda

WelcomeGeo What?Talk the TalkLatitude and LongitudeGetting StartedAdditional Resources

Geo What?

High- tech treasure huntFind the treasure using latitude and longitudeGPS device needed

Talk the Talk

Geocache- Hidden containerGPS= Global Positioning SystemWaypoint – Reference point for a physical locationMuggle – a Non-geocacherCITO – Cache In Trash OutTFYC – Thanks For The CacheDNF – Did Not Findhttp://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary/

aspx#geocache

What is a Geocache?

Hidden container – owner recorded the GPS locationSmallest – Contains a logbookLarger – Logbook plus trade itemsWhat am I Looking for?

Latitude and Longitude

Map

Interactive Activity

Latitude and Longitude Finder

Dr. Alice Christie's Podcast

http://www.alicechristie.org/geocaching/podcast/index.html

Found the Treasure….Now What?

Sign the LogbookTrade items

If you take something, you leave something.Look for travel bugs and geocoinsPut the cache backLog the find (or DNF)

Travel Bugs

GeocoinsCollectable and tradable items

Let’s Get StartedCreate an account at http://www.geocaching.comSearch

Try searching by your zip code firstRecord latitude and longitude.

Review the hints!Follow the compass until you get to 0 -15 feet.Use your “geosense” to find the treasure.What am I looking for?

Tech Coach Resources

Finding a Geocache

http://wasdtechcoach.wikispaces.com/file/view/Geocaching.pdf

Garmin eTrex

http://wasdtechcoach.wikispaces.com/file/view/GPSGarminTips.pdf

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