Sei sulla pagina 1di 8

Unit: Orienteering Lesson: Geocaching Grade: 9th

Erin Vander Hoff EDR 321 02 April 16, 2014

Benchmarks/Standards: CS#2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7 Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text. K.2.OP.3 Apply knowledge of the function of equipment associated with selected outdoor pursuits in dynamic settings. K.2.OP.4 Apply knowledge of safety features of outdoor pursuits in dynamic settings. M.1.OP.3 Demonstrate ability to select clothing and/or equipment appropriate to selected outdoor pursuit and outdoor conditions in dynamic settings. B.6.PS.1 Exhibit behaviors which exemplify each of the personal/social character traits of responsibility, best effort, cooperation, and compassion in dynamic settings. Behavioral Objectives: C1. TSW demonstrate responsible and correct use of equipment by following all safety and use guidelines discussed and practiced in previous lessons C2. TSW demonstrate understanding of how to use a GPS device, by correctly entering waypoints into his/her GPS device from a list provided, and traveling between waypoints to find hidden caches at each checkpoint C3. TSW demonstrate knowledge of appropriate clothing for this activity, by coming to class dressed in the appropriate manner. Appropriate manner: 1. close-toed tennis or other activity shoe 2. pants or long shorts 3. t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt 4. sunscreen 5. hair tie/ bandana (optional) A1. TSW work cooperatively with group members to travel between waypoints, and find the caches hidden at each check point A2. TSW demonstrate respect for classmates and chaperones by using effective listening skills when being given directions and/ or help and suggestions Purpose/Objective: What: Today we are going to travel to the Grand Valley State University Allendale Campus, and visit their Outdoor Adventure Center where we will be given a list of coordinates for geocaches hidden around the campus. How: You will be placed into small groups, lead by one of our chaperones, and then will use your assigned GPS device to enter the waypoints into your GPS devices, and then travel to each checkpoint and search for the hidden cache. Why: The activity of Geocaching is growing rapidly in popularity, and is an outdoor physical activity that you can participate in all your life. Also, there are many local parks and downtown areas that have geocaches so all you need to do is to go online to find a list of the waypoints and clues.

Anticipatory Set: Once all students and chaperones have gathered before boarding the bus, the instructor will explain the activity of Geocaching and how it works. Geocaching is an outdoor physical activity that is like a real-world treasure hunt. Participants are given a list of waypoints (coordinates) and corresponding clues as to where the treasure is hidden at each waypoint. Participants enter the coordinates into a GPS device, and then travel from point to point looking for the treasure. When a treasure chest is found, the individual opens it, writes his/her name and the date in the logbook, takes a treasure, and then replaces the one he/she has taken with one of their own. (we are using stickers) Input: method and materials needed to present the lesson: A. Task Analysis: a. When the class has reached its destination on GVSU Allendale campus and checked in with the Outdoor Adventure Center, students are broken up into small groups of 4 5, and each group is assigned a chaperone that will travel with the group and supervise during the activity. b. The instructor will handout 1 GPS device to each student, as well as a printout with the list of the coordinates to be entered into the GPS device, and the corresponding clues. Each group is also given a camera, and a sharpie with which to write each group members name on the camera itself. The groups chaperone is given a map of the campus, a copy of the printout and a list of instructions for meeting/check-in times and places, and a list of phone numbers in case of emergency. c. As a group, the class will enter the waypoints into their GPS devices, (each group has the same coordinates, but each list has a different coordinate as the starting point) before starting out on their Geocaching treasure hunt d. Once all students have entered the waypoints into their GPS devices, and have assembled into their groups, with their chaperone, chaperones will each be given a baggie containing an assortment of stickers that students can place into the cache when they find one after taking a treasure of their own. Each group has 1 hour to work through their waypoints. After that hour has elapsed, the group will come together for lunch and debrief about how the hunt is going. After lunch students will form back into their groups, and will have one more hour to work though their remaining waypoints. e. As students are entering in the waypoints, the instructor will move around the space, checking that waypoints are being entered into the devices correctly, and that students are demonstrating responsible behavior related to the correct use and safety of the device. f. If any common errors are found the instructor will bring the class together to explain the error and how to correct it before resuming the activity B. Thinking Levels: Knowledge: knows the vocabulary and terminology associated with the activity. Comprehension: can demonstrate how to enter waypoints into a GPS system and demonstrate the use of clothing items appropriate for this outdoor activity.

Application: actively participate in the outdoor physical activity of Geocaching by interpreting GPS output data to travel between points. C. Methods and Materials: a. Ways of presenting: visual aid (physical, printed list), verbal explanations, physical demonstration of steps/process b. Materials needed: 1 printed copy of waypoints and clues per student (see attached sheet) 5 point-and-shoot cameras 2 sharpie markers black 1 Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS per student 1 chaperone per group of students (6 7) 1 bus or other form of transport to travel to the GVSU Allendale campus 200 stickers (various) divided into 5 zip lock bags 5 zip lock bags Modeling a. visual aid to use as a guide for entering data into GPS device b. instructor physically demonstrating the process for entering waypoints into the GPS device c. Students are encouraged to follow along with the instructor , or just o listen and observe while instructor explains the process for entering waypoints into the GPS device Checking for Understanding: a. Questions: Everyone stick out a foot and show me your shoes What is the first step in entering waypoints into a GPS device? How do you follow the data from the GPS device to travel from one waypoint to another? How do you show respect to your chaperone? What is one safety rule for this activity that we discussed last class? b. Teach-stop and check- resume: walk around the space during the introduction/demonstration and check the students performance of the process for entering waypoints into their GPS devices for common errors. If/when any common errors are found, bring the class together, explain the error and how to correct it before resuming the activity - - make sure to go back and check that the error has been corrected during later performance before the start of the main activity. c. Provide ways for students to respond: students are activity participating in the outdoor activity of Geocaching within a small group supervised by an adult chaperone. Students are taking photos of themselves and group members participating in the activity, as well as creating a written reflection on their own experience participating in this activity. Guided Practice: a. Students are working in small groups to travel from waypoint to waypoint using their GPS devices. Once the group has reached the waypoint, they will brainstorm/ think critically to figure out the clue that will lead them to the place where the treasure is hidden.

Independent Practice: a. Students are creating a written reflection on their personal experiences participating in the activity of Geocaching, and on the interactions of their group as a whole during the activity. Closure: After the class has come back together at the end of the allotted time, the instructor will collect GPS devices while the chaperones do one last head count to ensure that all students are present. Review: did anyone find a hidden cache? What was one of the more difficult aspects of this activity? What were some things, processes that helped your group to be successful in reaching waypoints and/or finding a hidden cache? Reiterate: The steps for entering waypoints into your GPS device are Dismissal: perform a final head count as each student boards the bus to return to school.

In order to keep Geocache GV fun for everyone who wishes to partake please follow the guidelines listed below before heading out.

1) Please replace all caches exactly as they were found. (properly sealed and well hidden) 2) To avoid tampering by non-geocachers, please be very discrete when searching an area. 3) Sign and date the log book. Depending on the size of the cache you may need to bring your own pen/ pencil. 4) If you take a trinket out, place a trinket of equal or greater value back in. 5) If a cache is in need of repair, please notify an OAC staff member.

There are currently two series of geocaches on the Allendale Campus: Ravines & A-Game.

Coordinates: Ravines Series: The Ravines Series geocaches are designed to introduce students and staff to the miles of natural beauty found on the Ravine trails. All caches are hidden no more than 50 ft from the trail. Stay on the trails until near the cache in order to avoid unnecessary damage to ravine vegetation (& poison ivy). A map of the Ravine Trails can be found on the Local Outdoor Recreation Links and Info tab at: www.gvsu.edu/oac Most require your own pen to sign the log book. Enjoy the hike!

1) N 42 58.020 W 085 52.927 Type: Regular Size: Small

Hint: Off the beaten path.

2) N 42 58.070 W 085 52.771 Type: Regular Size: Regular

Hint: Im a little tea pot

3) N 42 57.967 W 085 52.653 Type: Regular Size: Regular

Hint: Celery, peanut butter, & raisins

4) N 42 57.760 W 085 52.653 Type: Regular Size: Small

Hint: Dont sit down.

5) N 42 57.865 W 085 52.743 Type: Regular Size: Regular

Hint: Not in the metal live traps. Please do not disturb them as they are placed for academic use.

6) N 42 57.739 W 085 52.770 Type: Regular Size: Small

Hint: Groovy

7) N 42 57.532 W 085 52.905 Type: Regular Size: Micro

Hint: Cords do not lead to the Cache itself. Go to the big one & walk to the edge. Hang in there, youll find it.

Potrebbero piacerti anche