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Geocaching is a learning activity that inspires creativity and real-world problem solving. Collecting weather data, creating maps of indigenous and invasive plant species, discovering new people and places, and reviewing historical events are just a few fun ways to turn geocaching into an engaging, relevant learning experience.

Introduction
An Introduction to Adventure	p. 1
About This Book	p. 6
GPS and Geocaching	p. 9
Introducing GPS and Geocaching	p. 11
What Is GPS?	p. 12
What Is Geocaching?	p. 15
A Week of Geocaching	p. 17
Getting Started: Geocaching Basics for Educators	p. 23
Tools of the Trade: Popular GPS Receivers	p. 24
But I Don't Have an iPhone!	p. 33
The World Wide Web: Finding Caches Near You	p. 34
Geocaches: Size, Type, and Difficulty	p. 41
Into the Great Unknown	p. 48
Caching Your World: A Quick Tour	p. 49
In Detail: Types of Geocaches	p. 50
The Art and Science of Finding Geocaches	p. 64
The Art and Science of Hiding Geocaches	p. 82
Geocaching in the Classroom and Beyond	p. 91
Geocaching across the Curriculum	p. 93
Real-World Preparations	p. 94
Five Steps to Get Your Classroom Geocaching	p. 97
Lesson Design	p. 98
Maps That Enhance Geocaching	p. 102
Podcasting Gives Geocaching a Voice	p. 104
Lesson Plans	p. 105
Beginning Geocaching Lessons	p. 107
Intermediate Geocaching Lessons	p. 117
Enhanced Geocaching Lessons	p. 124
Geocaching Professional Development	p. 133
Geocaching in Education	p. 134
Sample Worksheet	p. 137
Resources	p. 139
Glossary of GPS and Geocaching Terminology	p. 143
National Educational Technology Standards	p. 151
Standards for Students (NETS.S)	p. 151
Standards for Teachers (NETS.T)	p. 155
Index	p. 159
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Gps and Geocaching in Education

Gps and Geocaching in Education

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