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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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http://www.geocaching.com/
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What is Geocaching?
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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 receivers b) internet databases
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What is Geocaching? A geo-referenced treasure hunt using: a) GPS receivers b) 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 caches b) downloading waypoints and descriptions
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What is Geocaching? Geocaching involves: a) locating local, available caches b) downloading waypoints and descriptions c) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the cache
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What is Geocaching? Geocaching involves: a) locating local, available caches b) downloading waypoints and descriptions c) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the cache d) signing the cached log and swapping treasures*
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What is Geocaching? Geocaching involves: a) locating local, available caches b) downloading waypoints and descriptions c) using a GPS receiver and maps to find the cache d) 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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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 item c) solving a riddle
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What are the rewards of Geocaching? a) the TREASURE!!! b) finding a deliberately hidden item c) solving a riddle d) finding unique areas and features which are easily overlooked
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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool?
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A. GPS skills
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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool? A. GPS skills B. Computer/internet skills
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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool? A. GPS skills B. Computer/internet skills C. Geospatial skills
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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool? A. GPS skills B. Computer/internet skills C. Geospatial skills D. Orienteering skills
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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool? A. GPS skills B. Computer/internet skills C. Geospatial skills D. Orienteering skills E. Field skills
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How can Geocaching be a teaching tool? A. GPS skills B. Computer/internet skills C. Geospatial skills D. Orienteering skills E. Field skills F. Intrinsic reward system
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So what exactly are we looking for?
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Types of Caches
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache 1. Micro Cache
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache 1. Micro Cache B. Multi-Stage Cache
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache 1. Micro Cache B. Multi-Stage Cache C. Mystery or Puzzle Cache
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache 1. Micro Cache B. Multi-Stage Cache C. Mystery or Puzzle Cache D. Virtual Cache
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache 1. Micro Cache B. Multi-Stage Cache C. Mystery or Puzzle Cache D. Virtual Cache E. Earth Cache
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So what exactly are we looking for? Types of Caches A. Traditional Cache 1. Micro Cache B. Multi-Stage Cache C. Mystery or Puzzle Cache D. Virtual Cache E. Earth Cache F. Letter Boxing
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Finding a Geocache
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A. Getting started
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Finding a Geocache A. Getting started 1. create an accountcreate an account
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Finding a Geocache A. Getting started 1. create an accountcreate an account 2. FAQFAQ
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Finding a Geocache A. Getting started 1. create an accountcreate an account 2. FAQFAQ 3. picking and finding a cachepicking and finding a cache
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Finding a Geocache A. Getting started 1. create an accountcreate an account 2. FAQFAQ 3. picking and finding a cachepicking and finding a cache 4. seeking a cacheseeking a cache
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Finding a Geocache A. Getting started 1. create an accountcreate an account 2. FAQFAQ 3. picking and finding a cachepicking and finding a cache 4. seeking a cacheseeking a cache 5. maintaining a “nearest cache” page“nearest cache”
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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 approach 2. 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 approach 2. ID ground zero; work out from there 3. 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 approach 2. ID ground zero; work out from there 3. know what you are looking for 4. 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 approach 2. ID ground zero; work out from there 3. know what you are looking for 4. read previous finders’ logs (spoilers!) 5. rely on the “additional hints” clueadditional hints
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Finding a Geocache A. Getting started B. Some “finding tricks” 1. use map resources to plan your approach 2. ID ground zero; work out from there 3. know what you are looking for 4. read previous finders’ logs (spoilers!) 5. rely on the “additional hints” clueadditional hints 6. think like a hider
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Hiding a Geocache
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A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines
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Hiding a Geocache A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting
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Hiding a Geocache A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning
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Hiding a Geocache A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. where do you want to place it?
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Hiding a Geocache A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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
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Hiding a Geocache A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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 1example 2
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Hiding a Geocache A. cache hiding guidelines (MUST READ!!)guidelines B. cache reportingreporting C. planning 1. 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 1example 2 D. watching a cachecache
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And one little reminder:
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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
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