Geocaching in the Classroom

A 21st Century Scavenger Hunt usingGPS and Cell Phones

What is geocaching?

• Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.

From Geocaching.com

Apps for iPhones

• Geocaching.com Intro• Free Compass• OpenCaching• Commander Compass

Lite• Looking4Cache Lite• GeoBucket

Android Apps

Sites to check out

• Geocaching.com• http://www.geocaching.com/guide/ • Laurie’s Geocaching page from UWA• http://uwageocaching.wikispaces.com/home

Things to Bring

• Paper and pen/pencil• Clipboard if you have one.• SmartPhone with app loaded– Android or iPhone– Geocaching app or Compass app

• Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking around outside.