Geocaching in Education

Using a GPS

• How Does GPS Work?
• Simple Directions for using the Garmin etrex Legend
• Geocaching and Education Page (on Geocaching.com)

Tips and Tricks

• RCPS ITRT Tips, Tricks, and Resources
• Tips and Tricks from Jen Deyenberg

Google Earth

• Download Google Earth
  • Google Earth Directions
  • Example Biology Lesson using Google Earth

Places to find Educational Geocaching Resources:

• Geocaching Lessons
  • Geocaching Lesson Files
• Trails Optional (5th Grade Teacher)
• Dr. Alice Christie’s Resources
• Center for Technology and and Teacher Education (some good math ideas here)
• Funky Cache Containers on Flickr
• GPS and Geocaching — Authentically Engaging Curriculum

Geocaching with Geocaching.com

Sign up for an account at Geocaching.com

• Getting Started Information
• Types of Caches
• Geocaching Lingo
• Handout for using Geocaching.com

Examples of Caches on Geocaching.com that Teach

• Oregon Coast Aquarium Cache
• Sumac Color Rocks!
• Jeffrey’s Science Test

Finding Geocaches in Class

• Logged Geocaches in Fishburn Park Hunt

Apps for Geocaching

Official Geocaching.com App (Android, Windows, iTunes)

Geo Compass (Android)

Geocaching Compass (iTunes)

TravelBugs

Examples:

• Big Lick — Slide Show
• Oliver K. Woodman
• Race to Nome — News Article
• Cowie

Related Activities

• List of Related Activities from Geocaching.com

Similiar activities of interest for teachers:

• EarthCaching
  • Earth Cache Teacher’s Guide
  • Earth Cache Lesson Plans
• Where’s George
• Waymarking
• Storycaching (using ipods or MP3 Players)
• QR Code Generator
• Letterboxing

My Favorite Place to learn more about geocaching:

• PodCacher

Creating Geocaching Activities

• Tina’s List of Image/Picture Sites
  • Using Microsoft Picture Manager Handout
• GeoChecker: Geocaching Coordinates Checker (if you want to create Lat/Long puzzles)