1. Today, you are going to learn about a hobby that my family does with a special guest that I brought with me today.

2. Geocaching

3. So what is geocaching? Finding a container hidden outside that includes a logbook for geocachers to sign

4. The root word of geocaching is… GEOCACHE Let’s break it up to see what it really means…

5. Geo means… The earth

6. Cache means… A hiding place

7. Cache can also mean… The container you are hiding.

8. Cache does not mean… cash

9. How do I find these containers? Geocachers use a GPS unit. GPS= Global Positioning System

10. Caches can be hidden in unusual places!

13. Examples of containers used http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDSBX Sofsck&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDSBX Sofsck&feature=related

14. Sometimes the containers are unexpected!

15. Who can go geocaching? ANYONE!

16. What do I need to geocache? GPS + Pencil

17. You might need… Hand Sanitizer

18. Flashlight!

19. Compass!

20. How can I find the containers? Go to www.geocaching.comwww.geocaching.com Type in your zip code Click on a geocache nearby Enter your coordinates into the GPS Drive, bike, or walk to the location

21. What Skills Will I Need? Think and look closely at your surroundings

22. Search

23. What is inside the container? Log book Travel bugs or geocoins

24. Swag ITEMS TO TRADE!!!

25. More swag… For Tia!

26. Even more swag…

27. What are the rules for geocaching? If you take something from the cache, leave something of equal or greater value. Write about your find in the cache logbook. Log your find at www.geocaching.com.www.geocaching.com Don’t tell anyone where it was hidden!!!

28. Never geocache alone!!! Take a parent along!

30. Who should I watch out for? These are people who don’t know about geocaching!!! MUGGLES!!!!

31. Can I hide a geocache? YES! Time for a quiz to earn a prize!!!!

32. Where are we in the world? Google Earth

33. Do people go geocaching in Jonestown? YES!

35. Do people go geocaching in Fredericksburg? YES!

37. Do people go geocaching in Lickdale? YES!

39. Do people go geocaching in East Hanover? YES!

41. Do people go geocaching in Lebanon County? YES!

42. We Are Here

43. How many are there in the United States? In 2005, there were 77,468 geocaches Take a look at the map!!!

45. How many are there in the world? There are 846,636 active geocaches around the world.

46. In 2005… There were only 111,468 caches hidden around the world. This means that in 4 years, almost 750,000 caches have been hidden all over the world! Let’s take a peek at what it looked like 4 years ago…

48. Where can I go for more information? www.geocaching.com Pamphlet will be given to you by your teachers

49. COLORING CONTEST! 2 lucky winners will receive a geocaching t-shirt!

50. First Mission as a Geocacher! Tia and I have been hiding caches for you to find with your teacher around the school. We are challenging your class to be the first class or the first person to find the cache! Some have swag in them, but today you won’t need to trade!

51. Things to remember… Remember, they will not be buried, so you will not need a shovel. Remember to be careful of the muggles! They are everywhere!

52. Have Fun! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA6rcy EaVg&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA6rcy EaVg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Mp0k LFDjg&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Mp0k LFDjg&feature=related