Geocaching

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From [|Wikipedia], the free encyclopedia

 * Geocaching** is an outdoor [|treasure-hunting] game in which the participants use a [|Global Positioning System] (GPS) [|receiver] or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world. A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook and "treasure," usually toys or trinkets of little monetary value. Today, well over 430,000 geocaches are registered on various websites devoted to the sport. Geocaches are currently placed in 222 countries around the world and on all seven continents, including Antarctica.

**Resources:**
> See what other people are writing about this topic! > A beginners guide > Letterboxing: finding treasure without a GPS > Where are you from? Put a pin marker on our map! The password is "**caching**" to gain access. > Very good geocaching resources > Tracking the path of cabs, turning science into art! > A very informative weekly audio show all about geocaching!
 * [|Geocaching]
 * [|Cacheopedia]
 * [|Geocaching for Educators]
 * [|The Education Forums at Groundspeak]
 * [|The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Educational Resources]
 * [|GPS Lesson Plans from GIS2GPS]
 * [|The Science Spot GPS Lesson Plans]
 * [|GPS used at a school]
 * [|GPS Games]
 * [|How to go Geocaching]
 * [|http://www.letterboxing.org]
 * [|Using geocaching to help teach geometry]
 * [|The Jordan School District: GPS resources and lessons]
 * [|Louisiana Department of Education: GPS Lesson]
 * [|The Degree Confluence Project]
 * [|Earthcaches]
 * [|Our Map]
 * [|http://www.geocacher-u.com]
 * [|Cabtracker]
 * [|The PodCacher Podcast]

**Activity #1**

 * Understand and use the Interface
 * Mark 2 waypoints....exchange units and find each others waypoints

**Activity #2**

 * Enter the following coordinate: **N 50° 25.282 W 104° 35.445**
 * Along the way, mark at least 3 other waypoints
 * If you find it, record your find in the log book. If you have a trading item, make a trade

**Activity #3**

 * Use the route feature to guide your way back to your where you started in Activity #2