What is a Geocache? Thinking time Use show-me boards if you want to © Geographical Association, 2017

Important info A geocache is an outdoor recreational activity, in which people use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device e.g. mobile phones to hide and find containers, called ‘geocaches’ anywhere in the world. Geocaching shares many ideas with orienteering and treasure-hunting. YouTube Geocache hyperlink is the logo on the above slide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YTqitVK-Ts © Geographical Association, 2017

How might we create our own geocache? © Geographical Association, 2017

The ‘Big Picture’ Last lesson How might we create our own geocache? Part 1 Learning objectives To know what a geocache is. To understand how to use 6-figure grid references. To be able to work together as a pair. Next lesson How might we create our own geocache? Part 2 © Geographical Association, 2017

Activity 2: Create your own geocache Task In pairs you will be creating your own geocache in the school and grounds for others in your class to find. Step 1 Using either the coloured map of the whole school and grounds OR the detailed floor-by-floor map of the school, decide where you are going to hide your geocache. © Geographical Association, 2017

Map of school © Geographical Association, 2017

Activity 2: Create your own geocache Task In pairs you will be creating your own geocache in the school and grounds for others in your class to find. Step 1 Using either the coloured map of the whole school and grounds OR the detailed floor-by-floor map of the school, decide where you are going to hide your geocache. Step 2 Go to your chosen location with your map and worksheet and write down the exact 6-figure grid reference on your worksheet in column 3. © Geographical Association, 2017

Activity 2: Create your own geocache Step 3 For each number of your 6-figure grid reference you need to create a clue to find a location which has a number there. Step 4 For example… © Geographical Association, 2017

The number of tables outside Guidance. Remember The location must be a grid reference. The grid reference must be 6 figures. The ‘Geocache’ answer is what message you have left at the location of your grid reference on a piece of paper. Once this has been completed follow the instructions on the following slide. 3 1 4 9 8 118 The first letter of the brain display is the same shape as this number. Guidance The number of tables outside Guidance. Assembly Hall Atrium How many clocks in the Assembly Hall? Choices of food for how many days? 2nd digit of the year on the war memorial Outside How many bins? © Geographical Association, 2017

Activity 2: Create your own geocache Step 3 For each number of your 6-figure grid reference you need to create a clue to find a location which has a number there. Step 4 For example... Step 5 Now create a message ‘Geocache’ to put into the plastic tub which you will hide at your 6 figure grid reference location. © Geographical Association, 2017

The ‘Big Picture’ reviewed Last lesson How might we create our own geocache? Part 1 Learning objectives To know what a geocache is. To understand how to use 6-figure grid references. To be able to work together as a pair. Next lesson How might we create our own geocache? Part 2 © Geographical Association, 2017

Exit ticket Which skills have you developed today? Grid referencing Using a key/map symbols Using scale Using compass points Collaboration Communication Caring Critical thinking Creativity © Geographical Association, 2017

How might we create our own geocache? Part 2 © Geographical Association, 2017

The ‘Big Picture’ Last lesson How might we create our own geocache? Part 1 Learning objectives To know what a geocache is. To understand how to use 6-figure grid references. To be able to work together as a pair. Next lesson Mapping Challenge assessment © Geographical Association, 2017

Activity 3: Finding a geocache Task Now it’s your turn to find someone else’s geocache. Step 1 For your own geocache complete Worksheet 2, column 1 with the clues only, ready to give the worksheet to another pair. Step 2 Now randomly hand out completed Worksheet 2 to every pair to go and find the geocache and bring it back to class. © Geographical Association, 2017

Activity 3: Finding a geocache Task Now it’s your turn to find someone else’s geocache. Step 1 For your own geocache complete Worksheet 2, column 1 with the clues only, ready to give the worksheet to another pair. © Geographical Association, 2017

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Timing 20 mins. © Geographical Association, 2017

The ‘Big Picture’ reviewed Last lesson How might we create our own geocache? Part 1 Learning objectives To know what a geocache is. To understand how to use 6-figure grid references. To be able to work together as a pair. Next lesson Mapping Challenge assessment © Geographical Association, 2017

Evaluating the ‘Mapping Challenge’ topic WWW? EBI... © Geographical Association, 2017