Geocaching

Geocaching is a hunting game played high-tech treasure throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices.

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The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people of all ages, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

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With four million registered players and 1,250,000 caches hidden around the world of the sport can take you to the depths of the sea to the mountaintops - or just the local park!
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The loan counseling skills and technology of satellite navigation and match, in fact, a great family activity to engage everyone.
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Each group receives a set of GPSr and departed with his instructor - canoe, bike or walk around our site to find caches, using clues, monograms, puzzles, contact information and the ability to look and think like the person who hid. (Geocaching uk )

Links Curriculum Key Stage 2 & 3

Geography - via GPS / digital technology, skills map, compass, roads, management

ICT - Outdoor activities with problem solving skills of teamwork, through GPS.

Arithmetic - Number, contact information, troubleshooting, distance, time

Literacy - Communications

Citizenship - Teamwork

Physical Education - adventure activities outdoors, teamwork, planning and problem solving.

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