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2007 MSC Inservice Training in Environmental Science Session 2 Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science Geocaching as a Teaching Tool

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Page 1: 2007 MSC Inservice Training in Environmental Science Session 2 Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science Geocaching as a Teaching Tool

2007 MSC Inservice Training inEnvironmental Science

Session 2Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science

Geocaching as a Teaching Tool

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http://www.geocaching.com/

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What is Geocaching?

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What is Geocaching?

A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:

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What is Geocaching?

A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:a) GPS receivers

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What is Geocaching?

A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:a) GPS receiversb) internet databases

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What is Geocaching?

A geo-referenced treasure hunt using:a) GPS receiversb) internet databases

Geocaching involves:

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What is Geocaching?

Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available caches

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What is Geocaching?

Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available cachesb) downloading waypoints and descriptions

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What is Geocaching?

Geocaching involves:a) locating local, available cachesb) downloading waypoints and descriptionsc) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the

cache

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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*

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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

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What are the rewards of Geocaching?

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What are the rewards of Geocaching?

a) the TREASURE!!!

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What are the rewards of Geocaching?

a) the TREASURE!!!b) finding a deliberately hidden item

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What are the rewards of Geocaching?

a) the TREASURE!!!b) finding a deliberately hidden itemc) solving a riddle

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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

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skills

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skills

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skills

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skillsD. Orienteering skills

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skillsD. Orienteering skillsE. Field skills

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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?A. GPS skillsB. Computer/internet skillsC. Geospatial skillsD. Orienteering skillsE. Field skillsF. Intrinsic reward system

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So what exactly are we looking for?

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So what exactly are we looking for?

Types of Caches

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So what exactly are we looking for?

Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache

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So what exactly are we looking for?

Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache

1. Micro Cache

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So what exactly are we looking for?

Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache

1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage Cache

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So what exactly are we looking for?

Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache

1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage CacheC. Mystery or Puzzle Cache

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So what exactly are we looking for?

Types of CachesA. Traditional Cache

1. Micro CacheB. Multi-Stage CacheC. Mystery or Puzzle CacheD. Virtual Cache

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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

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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

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Finding a Geocache

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started1. create an account

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ3. picking and finding a cache

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ3. picking and finding a cache4. seeking a cache

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started1. create an account2. FAQ3. picking and finding a cache4. seeking a cache5. maintaining a “nearest cache” page

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started

B. Some “finding tricks”

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Finding a Geocache

A. Getting started

B. Some “finding tricks”1. use map resources to plan your

approach

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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

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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

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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!)

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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

Page 47: 2007 MSC Inservice Training in Environmental Science Session 2 Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science Geocaching as a Teaching Tool

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

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Hiding a Geocache

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Hiding a Geocache

A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)

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Hiding a Geocache

A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)

B. cache reporting

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Hiding a Geocache

A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)

B. cache reporting

C. planning

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Hiding a Geocache

A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)

B. cache reporting

C. planning1. where do you want to place it?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

Page 57: 2007 MSC Inservice Training in Environmental Science Session 2 Prof. William Snyder, Environmental Science Geocaching as a Teaching Tool

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

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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

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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

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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

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And one little reminder:

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And one little reminder:

Geocaching is often a “wilderness” experience!

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And one little reminder:

Geocaching is often a “wilderness” experience!

Be Prepared!

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And one little reminder:

Geocaching is often a “wilderness” experience!

Be Prepared!

-- spare batteries-- topo map-- compass-- water-- bug spray

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AND ALWAYS, PRACTICE