flippinggps

**OVERVIEW**

 * UA TiM Geocaching Workshop Portal: uatim.wikispaces.com/gps
 * UA TiM GPS/Geocaching Resources: []
 * UA TiM GPS Lesson Ideas: []
 * Bama Educational Geocaching Association: bamageocaching.wikispaces.com - Templates available for download here. (Requires Wikispaces Account)
 * Templates from Today's Session
 * Books from Workshop

Mini-Camcorder Virtual Handout
**Introduction to Geocaching & GPS Units** What is Geocaching? [|www.geocaching.com] è Getting Started

How did Geocaching get started? [|www.geocaching.com/about/history.aspx]

What equipment do I need?
 * The Basics of The Hunt: [|www.geocacher-u.com/101/equipment1.html]
 * GPS Units: [|www.geocaching.com/faq]
 * Will my car GPS work? What kind of GPS will I need?
 * What are some brands of GPS receivers?

Cache Examples & What do I find in a geocache?

What are the rules of Recreational Geocaching?

FYI: Currently 542 caches within 25 miles of the the In-Service Center, 1457 within 50 miles, & 5420 within 100 miles.

What is Instructional Geocaching? How can I use it with my classes?

**Other Useful Links**

 * Geocaching Home: [|www.geocaching.com]
 * Geocacher University: [|www.geocacher-u.com]
 * Dr. Christie’s Geocaching Guide for Educators: [|alicechristie.org/geocaching]
 * Geocaching for Educators: []
 * Illinois Educational Geocaching Association: [|www.ilega.org]