Geocaching

Geocaching is a global treasure hunt where searchers look for containers and hidden treasures outside using GPS. There are nearly a million different treasures, or caches, hidden throughout the world. The coordinates of these caches can be found on a variety of different websites where you can log your findings and experiences. Geocaching is a fun activity that can be incorporated into the science classroom. There are multiple benefits to getting out of the classroom to seek a cache. Sites may provide historical information about the area and some provide problem solving clues. They also provide the opportunity for exercise and a good way to enjoy nature. Geocaching allows the teacher and students to use the world as their classroom. Students and teachers use questioning and cooperative learning as they track through nature looking for the cache. Geocaching is great way incorporate technology into the science classroom and teach students about the natural world.