A Geocacher’s First Day | Tips for the Beginner | MassGeocachers. Hopefully you read this article before heading out to find your very first Geocache, but even if you’re reading it as a well–seasoned veteran you might find some tips pretty useful. Let’s begin by explaining what Geocaching is. According to a lot of people, Geocaching is a high–tech game of treasure hunting or hide and seek. From some people, that’s about all the explanation you’ll ever receive. I see it differently. While Geocaching is fun, it can also be dangerous depending on the terrain and climate the cache is located. What You’ll Need The first thing you’ll need is a membership at a Geocaching website, such as Geocaching.com. You’ll need a GPS device unless you’re an expert with compass and map. Depending on where you’re heading, the time of year, the time of day, distance on foot, and other common sense factors, you might want to bring a flashlight, insect repellent, a first aid kit, a clean/dry pair of socks, granola bars, and water.
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(If you missed my first post on geocaching, here: Anyway, most of them are in one of the best places in Quito: Parque Metropolitano. There are a few in another awesome park near me as well (Parque Itchimbia) and maybe one or two just outside of the city. My friends and I don't have GPS devices, so it was a bit of a ridiculous task since both of these parks are huge. Also, I should mention here that parks in Quito are one of the best things about the city. Anyway, both days were huge successes. This Sunday, we went to Itchimbia and made a day of it with a picnic blanket, some mimosas, and a frisbee. How to Use Geocaching as a Classroom Teaching Tool. Geocaching is an activity enjoyed by clubs, families and individuals.
It is a sport that aids physical health, with lots of outdoor activity, as well as mental stimulation, with geocachers tracking a fun "prize. " These factors and more make it a beneficial classroom tool. Getting Started If you are not entirely sure what geocaching is, the Bright Hub article What is Geocaching?
By Michele McDonough will clear that right up. Once you are familiar with the term, you will know that you will require at least one handheld GPS in order to reap the benefits of using geocaching in your classroom. Photo:sxc.hu/CMSeter While most geocaching enthusiasts track down existing geocaches listed on websites such as Geocaching.com, you are not restricted to doing so with your classroom (although you certainly may benefit from one). Benefits of Using Geocaching to Teach Math and Science Select a geocache location.
Photo:sxc.hu/damo_4701 Benefits of Using Geocaching to Teach Social Studies Everything Else. New Teacher Tools: Geocaching and Education. Louie Bliss and Foxfire working the Geocaching Booth Teachers say geocaching can be a powerful learning tool that involves critical thinking, hands-on learning and active engagement. Over the past few years, geocaching has become more commonly used in the world of education. Now Geocaching.com offers more help to teachers who incorporate geocaching in the classroom. Geocaching.com just released a Geocaching and Education page to provide educators with a range of useful resources. Geocaching.com employees, known as Lackeys, are also attending education conventions to spread the word about geocaching in the classroom. Teachers have traditionally created their own material to incorporate geocaching into geography, math, science, history, English, and physical education curricula.
Just this past week, Lackeys smelly_kelly, Foxfire, Louie Bliss, Katie-b, and bethany_b attended the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Convention in Seattle, Washington. Geocaching and Education. Www.iste.org/docs/excerpts/GCACHE-excerpt.pdf.