Geocaching Session NCETC 08
Geocaching … An Educational Adventure
Crystal Turney and Beth Hamilton
also on United Streaming
great staff building activity
Geocaching as a learning tool
1. Stimulates creative teaching
2. Motivates students
3. Fosters cooperative learning and teamwork
4. Promotes higher order thinking skills
5. Integrates various curriculum areas
6. Instills a respect and consideration for others
7. Creates awareness for environment
From National Geographic:
Crack the Code – http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/01/crackcode.html
Can buy a gps for about $120 – Garmin
Catawba County Schools, North Carolina has lessons – http://www.catawba.k12.nc.us
DPI will loan GPS out to schools – try local colleges
