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2007 MSC Inservice Training in Environmental Science Session 2 Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science. Geocaching as a Teaching Tool. http://www.geocaching.com/. What is Geocaching?. What is Geocaching? A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:. What is Geocaching? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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2007 MSC Inservice Training inEnvironmental Science
Session 2Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science
Geocaching as a Teaching Tool
What is Geocaching?
What is Geocaching?
A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:
What is Geocaching?
A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:a) GPS receivers
What is Geocaching?
A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:a) GPS receiversb) internet databases
What is Geocaching?
A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:a) GPS receiversb) internet databases
Geocaching involves:
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available caches
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available cachesb) downloading waypoints and descriptions
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available cachesb) downloading waypoints and descriptionsc) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the
cache
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available cachesb) downloading waypoints and descriptionsc) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the
cached) signing the cached log and swapping
treasures*
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available cachesb) downloading waypoints and descriptionsc) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the
cached) signing the cached log and swapping
treasures*e) logging your find on the Geocaching
website
What are the rewards of Geocaching?
What are the rewards of Geocaching?
a) the TREASURE!!!
What are the rewards of Geocaching?
a) the TREASURE!!!b) finding a deliberately hidden item
What are the rewards of Geocaching?
a) the TREASURE!!!b) finding a deliberately hidden itemc) solving a riddle
What are the rewards of Geocaching?
a) the TREASURE!!!b) finding a deliberately hidden itemc) solving a riddled) finding unique areas and features which
are easily overlooked
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skills
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skills
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skills
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skillsD. Orienteering skills
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skillsD. Orienteering skillsE. Field skills
How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skillsD. Orienteering skillsE. Field skillsF. Intrinsic reward system
So what exactly are we looking for?
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of Caches
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
1. Micro Cache
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage Cache
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage CacheC. Mystery or Puzzle Cache
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage CacheC. Mystery or Puzzle CacheD. Virtual Cache
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage CacheC. Mystery or Puzzle CacheD. Virtual CacheE. Earth Cache
So what exactly are we looking for?
Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache
1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage CacheC. Mystery or Puzzle CacheD. Virtual CacheE. Earth CacheF. Letter Boxing
Finding a Geocache
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ3. picking and finding a cache
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ3. picking and finding a cache4. seeking a cache
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ3. picking and finding a cache4. seeking a cache5. maintaining a “nearest cache” page
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your
approach
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your
approach2. ID ground zero; work out from there
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your
approach2. ID ground zero; work out from there3. know what you are looking for
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your
approach2. ID ground zero; work out from there3. know what you are looking for4. read previous finders’ logs (spoilers!)
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your
approach2. ID ground zero; work out from there3. know what you are looking for4. read previous finders’ logs (spoilers!)5. rely on the “additional hints” clue
Finding a Geocache
A. Getting started
B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your
approach2. ID ground zero; work out from there3. know what you are looking for4. read previous finders’ logs (spoilers!)5. rely on the “additional hints” clue6. think like a hider
Hiding a Geocache
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place?
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place? educational opportunities
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place? educational opportunities
a. historical/natural significance
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place? educational opportunities
a. historical/natural significance
b. problem solving requirements
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place? educational opportunities
a. historical/natural significance
b. problem solving requirements
example 1
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place? educational opportunities
a. historical/natural significance
b. problem solving requirements
example 1 example 2
Hiding a Geocache
A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)
B. cache reporting
C. planning1. where do you want to place it?2. why are you placing it here?3. what type of cache do you want to
place? educational opportunities
a. historical/natural significance
b. problem solving requirements
example 1 example 2
D. watching a cache
And one little reminder:
And one little reminder:
Geocaching is often a “wilderness” experience!
And one little reminder:
Geocaching is often a “wilderness” experience!
Be Prepared!
And one little reminder:
Geocaching is often a “wilderness” experience!
Be Prepared!
-- spare batteries-- topo map-- compass-- water-- bug spray
