today, you are going to learn about a hobby that my family does with a special guest that i brought...
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Today, you are going to learn about a hobby that my family does with a special guest that I brought with me today.
So what is geocaching?
• Finding a container hidden outside that includes a logbook for geocachers to sign
Examples of containers used
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDSBXSofsck&feature=related
How can I find the containers?
• Go to www.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
What is inside the container?
• Log book
• Travel bugs or geocoins
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.
• Don’t tell anyone where it was hidden!!!
Who should I watch out for?
These are people who don’t know about geocaching!!!
MUGGLES!!!!
How many are there in the United States?
• In 2005, there were 77,468 geocaches
• Take a look at the map!!!
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…
Where can I go for more information?
• www.geocaching.com
• Pamphlet will be given to you by your teachers
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!
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!
Have Fun!
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bA6rcyEaVg&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Mp0kLFDjg&feature=related