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** Geocaching: Hide and Seek for the 21st Century **  //  ** (workshop) Chris Cuppett, Karen Apolenis, Patti Weeg ** //   //Geocaching is an adventure awaiting anyone having access to a gps unit. Participating in a cache hunt is a great way for students to practice problem-solving, logical thinking, and collaboration while learning how to use the features of a gps unit. In this session, participants will hunt for hidden caches that are tied to VSC objectives. Come participate in a 21st century game of hide and seek!//

Resources:

[|Geocaching.com] [|Geocaching with EMC of Northridge, CA] [|Geocaching with Kids] [|GPS Lesson Plans] [|All About GPS Geocaching with Kids: Activate the Learning Environment] [|Welcome to GPS & Geocaching in Education] [|Latitude and Longitude U.S. Department of Education Afterschool Training Kit: Technology] [|Finding and Solving Problems: Hide and Seek with Geocaching] (video) [|GPS Receivers] [|Beginners' Guide for GPS The Science Spot: GPS & GIS Lesson Plans and Links] [|Groundspeak Geocaching Forum] [|GPS and Geocaching in Lessons] [|Google Maps]

Lesson Ideas: � Learn about early explorers � Learn about early navigation techniques � Take pictures of local historical sites and create a mash up
 * __Social Studies__**

� Teach concepts of: Time, Distance and Speed � Set up a cache with open-ended math problems inside � Create cache coordinate math problems
 * __Math__**

� Set up a mini geocache. Have students find the cache and then write about their experience. � Platform for Reading-Writing Workshop � Virtual writing prompt caches � Grammar Caches: Nouns, Verbs,   Adjectives
 * __English/Language Arts__**

� Mark the coordinates of animal and plant discoveries � Astronomy lessons using GPS and Google Earth
 * __Science__**

Chris - ccuppett@wcboe.org Karen - kapoleni@wcboe.org Patti - pweeg@wcboe.org**
 * Please email one of us if you have any questions: