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Turn the world into a classroom with geocaching lesson plans and outdoor activities.

Why Bring Geocaching to School?

Geocaching isn't just a game; it's a multi-disciplinary tool that covers STEM, Geography, PE, and Environmental Ethics. It encourages critical thinking and builds real-world navigation skills.

Deep Dive Lesson Plans

STEM / Science

The Science of GPS

Teach how satellites communicate with our devices.

  • Learn about triangulation and orbital paths.
  • Activity: Build a "human GPS" in the school field.
  • Grade Level: 4th - 8th.
Geography

Mapping My World

Move from paper maps to digital coordinates.

  • Understand Latitude and Longitude.
  • Activity: Create a "private" cache on school grounds.
  • Grade Level: 3rd - 6th.
Ethics / PE

Nature's Stewards (CITO)

Focus on environmental protection while exploring.

  • Study "Leave No Trace" principles.
  • Activity: A Cache In Trash Out (CITO) cleanup event.
  • Grade Level: All Ages.

Ready-to-Print Toolkits

Everything you need for your group's first outing.

Quick Activity Ideas

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Schoolyard Hunt

Hide 5 "test" caches around the school for a 30-minute intro.

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Compass Basketball

A fast-paced game to teach bearing and coordinates.

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Cache Creation

Have students design and decorate their own cache containers.