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
Google Earth
Places to find Educational Geocaching Resources:
- Geocaching Lessons
- 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
Examples of Caches on Geocaching.com that Teach
Finding Geocaches in Class
Apps for Geocaching
Official Geocaching.com App (Android, Windows, iTunes)
Geo Compass (Android)
TravelBugs
Examples:
Related Activities
Similiar activities of interest for teachers:
- EarthCaching
- Where’s George
- Waymarking
- Storycaching (using ipods or MP3 Players)
- QR Code Generator
- Letterboxing
My Favorite Place to learn more about geocaching: