Virginia Geocoin Adventure - Virginia Geospatial Extension Program
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1. VIRGINIA GEOSPATIAL EXTENSION This coin was developed as part of a collaborative Extension outreach and education ef fort through the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program http www cnr vt edu gep Virginia Cooperative Extension 4 H http www 4 h ext vt edu and the National Geospatial Tech nology Extension Network NGTEN http www geospatialextension org What is Geocaching e A high tech entertaining adventure game for GPS users e The idea is to hunt for hidden containers geocaches or caches that have been placed in the landscape e Pick an item from the cache and leave an item e Geocaching is enjoyed by people of all ages and provides strong community connec tion and support for the environment e This trackable coin has a unique serial number which enables you to map it s move The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 4 Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out GEOCACHING COM THE SPORT WHERE YOU ARE THE SEARCH ENGINE Figure 1 After creating an account Hello jmckee Basic Member you can log on to Geocaching com Caches Found 0 and locate a geocache near you Caches Hidden 0 Upgrade your Membership My Profile Log Out ments GETTING STARTED WELCOME TO GEOCACHING l o A EAN Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure Geoca ch ng IS IncreaSs seekers equipped wi2. Virginia Ca xtension rogram A partnership between VSGC and VCE John McGee Geospatial Extension Agent Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 307 C Cheatham Hall 0324 Blacksburg VA 24061 540 231 2428 imcg vt edu Digital version available at http www gep frec vt edu tools html VIRGINIA GEOSPATIAL EXTENSION Virginia Cooperative Extension WVirginiaTech Invent the Future Jennifer McKee Geospatial Project Developer Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 311 A Cheatham Hall 0324 Blacksburg VA 24061 540 231 9115 imckee vt edu The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 4 H Geocoin In 4 H there are many project opportunities in the areas of Science Engineering and Technology SET The 4 H Geocoin Project gives you practice in using GIS GPS technology to map and document the path of a Virginia 4 H Geocoin across the coun try and the world while learning about the area land use and culture of the community where it is cached You will need to ensure that your 4 H geocoin is properly placed into a geocache and put into circulation You will then have the opportunity to watch the coin s move ments using GoogleEarth as it moves from cache to cache We have developed in tensive instructions to provide you with everything that you need to know about geo caching and trackable Geocoins to track and document successfully Enjoy your trav els So you want to get started
3. How do Trackable Items Work sai FORUMS Q View in Google Earth SHOP FOR GEAR Recently Spotted In the hands of the owner RESOURCES Current GOAL To support geospatial and geographical education and encourage folks to learn more about their communities and their world Most of all have fun outdoors This coin should travel from East to West Bon Voyage ADVERTISEMENT Premium Caches along a Route About this item This coin is part of a collaborative multi state outreach and education effort through extension a science based online resource supported by US Land Grant Universities This coin was created by an extension Community of Practice that develops and provides information about geospatial ae technology on eXtension s website This coin was initiated by the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program Chttp www cnr vt edu gep find caches on specified route View the Gallery 1 image extension coin Figure 14 left Claiming a trackable item Click on Found it Log it Trackable Item History Geocaching a Groundspeak Project The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 9 Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out Figure 15 Grabbing a trackable item from its current holder To MM Pest a new log grab it you need to set the Type In reference ta Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West Map Syst Geocoin K
4. Current GOAL To support geospatial and geographical education and encourage folks to learn more about their communities and their world Most of all have fun outdoors This coin should travel from East to West Bon Voyage About this item This coin is part of a collaborative multi state outreach and education effort through eXtension a science based online resource supported by US Land Grant Universities This coin was created by an extension Community of Practice that develops and provides information about geospatial technology on exXtension s website This coin was initiated by the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program http www cnrvt edu gep View the Gallery 1 image extension coin Trackable Item History Geocaching a Groundspeak Project 11 Figure 19 right Items your are watch Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out ing will be listed in your Watchlist K a Geocaching Home gt My Profile gt My Watchlist PA il Quick View WatchList Geocaches Mine Travel Bugs Mine Benchmarks Member Features My Friends My Watchlist Added Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West to your watchlist then come up Figure 19 GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE FIND A BENCHMARK Trackable Items on your watch list TRACKABLE ITEMS 6 You can get to y
5. G carbon footprint 4 Compare differences in the LULC in the map area of interest over two time periods hint in Google Earth use the time slider function E A What are the two dates of photographs you are examining B Identify and describe differences in the landscape within your area of interest EJ Between the two photographs for each of the following Ba Asphalt or concrete Abundance or lack of vegetation especially trees Agricultural areas crops or pasture land Roof tops Parking lots Swimming pools Sidewalks Natural water features ponds streams rivers marsh Alternative transportation bike trails and rail lines Other C Estimate by percent the changes in land use or land cover for a give land scape feature between the two dates for example In 1998 there was approx Imately 80 forest cover for the area of interest In 2007 there was approx Imately 50 forest cover for the area of interest D Describe what might have caused this change development of large build The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 14 C Estimate b percent the changes in land use or land cover for a give land scape feature between the two dates for example In 1998 there was approx Imately 80 forest cover for the area of interest In 2007 there was approx Imately 50 forest cover for the area of interest D Describe what might have caused this change development of large buildings massive parking lot new road
6. Just follow these steps 1 Be sure to copy the serial number usually 6 characters that is stamped on your geocoin here for future reference Inthe event that you lose this number contact the Virginia Geospatial Extension Program at They ve got the number on file 2 Create a geocaching account http www geocaching com if you do not have an ac count already Please note that you will need to provide your email address and will need to verify your account before it is activated 3 While the geocoin has been given to you and you physically have it in your pos session you will need to virtually grab the coin from its current holder or owner see page 8 How to retrieve a trackable item 4 After you have grabbed the geocoin from its current owner you are ready to navi gate to and place the geocoin in the geocache where it will go next see Page 10 How to Drop Off a Trackable Item 5 After you have placed the geocoin in a geocache you will need to return to geo caching com and log or associate your geocoin with the geocache using the serial number above see page 9 How to Drop Off a Trackable Item 6 Now you are ready to watch where your geocoin travels To receive email notifi cations when your geocoin is moved from cache to cache simply add the geocoin to you watchlist see page 11 How to Watch a Trackable Item The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 2 Table of Contents What is t
7. Maze is fully with YOur GPS receiver can select the GPS device you use and rate its booked for N EJ performance In the future these ratinas will be 2009 Join A r prior to before you Geo cache Ka 2 Create account on http www geocaching com Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out K Geocaching Home gt Hide and Seek is E Seek a cache To locate the nearest geocaches in your area Hide a cache To hide a new geocache in your area GETTING STARTED by Address It is imperative that you read and understand the Cache Listing HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE 100 Mile s Radius Requirements and Guidelines prior to placing each and every geocache Please make sure to obtain permission from the 3 L g t G h FIND A BENCHMARK z by ZIP Postal Code landowner or land manager O in O eocac TRACKABLE ITEMS 100 Mile s Radius le MY PROFILE E Cua nies Once you are prepared fill out our online form to report a new ING CO FORUMS y State US only Alabama z cache This is a free service SHOP FOR GEAR by Country Afghanistan i Only caches of a non commercial nature can be posted through 4 Navigate to t H ide this site If you wish to create a commercial cache or RESOURCES by Local State Page US IKIY Alabama v Go promotion please co
8. geocache 1 Log in to Geocaching com The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program LATEST UPDATES TO GEOQCACHING COM WELCOME TO GEOCACHING Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches outdoors and then share your experiences online Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups with a strong sense of community and support for the environment 2 SEARCH FOR GEOCACHES There are 734 999 active geocaches around the world Enter your postal code or address and click go to explore the geocaches near you 37 2317 80 4158 i Locate tte Advanced Search Alternatively you may search by Geocache Code if you know the code of a specific geocache GCKKXX FIND A GEOCACHE AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Once you have found a geocache sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location Afterward share your geocaching stories and photos online Learn More GPS ADVENTURES The GPS Adventures Maze is fully booked for The latest release features an update to the my account details page found in your Geocaching com profile For the first time you can select the GPS device you use and rate its performance In the future these ratinas will be 2009 Join Figure 12 After locating a geocache and finding a trackable item you can claim it on Geocaching com to let others whe
9. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age MY PROFILE groups with a strong sense of community and support for the environment TRACKABLE ITEMS FORUMS gt Aep ESE SEARCH FOR GEOCACHES VN err Rd eget There are 736 368 active geocaches around the world HIIRE o re Enter your postal code or address and click go to Seta tome t at t ro RESOURCES Figure 20 above To find your Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out Watchlist from the Geocaching com K z Geocaching Home gt My Profile homepage click on the My Profile link R E Quick Yie C watchisr Geocaches Mine Travel Bugs Mine Benchmarks Member Features My Friends GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Hello jmckee FIND A BENCHMARK My logs last 30 days Basic Mernber Show all logs for Caches Bugs or Benchmarks Since 2 6 2009 TRACKABLE ITEMS Caches Found 0 Caches Hidden 0 are g 2 25 2009 jmckee grabbed m Syst Geocoin visit log Upgrade your Membership FORUMS Virginia Geospatial Extension Program My Public Profile Log Out East2West Map Syst Geocoin SHOP FOR GEAR Stat Bar Good luck sone I end Geocaching ew my profe My GPS Select a GPS Device Search Options Search for nearest caches MAP AT from your home coordinates filter out finds Worldcaching List newest in Virginia Sane Plated Sictorens venta View nearb
10. HokiePilot GC18N57 4 days ago O B imi st oom Virginia A 1 1 1 Sep 08 Curse of the FTF 1 Blacksburg Edition by Team Hodges 23 Jan 09 o B NW 5 GC1FW9F 1 imi Virginia E A 2 1 5 6 Sep 08 Kent Square by Child ov nature GC1G19H 4 days ago ODO B timi virginia 6 Figure 4 below Geocache details E Icons D T Placed Description Last Found j A om a 1 3 23 Apr 06 Gnarly Wood Cache by HokieTrax 30 Jan 09 E Nv pasm GCVROA 4m virginia a b C d e f g 6 View list of potential caches Figure 3 The search results will give you many different details about each geocache Figure 4 The left column a will have a compass direction and mileage This is the direc tion and distance to the geocache from the search criteria that you provided in Figure 2 The Icons column b gives details about the geocache itself whether it s a tradi tional virtual or multi cache geocache Icons are also associated with trackable items geocoins or a travel bugs The D T column c gives information about the geocache physical size as well as the difficulty and terrain The bar graph indicates the size of the cache left is small right is large the 1 3 indicates the level of Difficulty choice of 1 out of 5 and the Terrain is a 3 5 where 1 is the easiest and 5 the hardest The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 6 Send to GPS Mozilla Firefox a http www geocaching com seek sendtogps aspx wpt
11. an ConsumerReports org Ratings His contagious smile and spirit will never be forgotten by all of those who 6 On the right side of were lucky enough to know him Stack always seemed to be everywhere on campus from a favorite study lounge in WAJ to the drillfield to the bus the page click on log ie Ne es as we enjoyed knowing him If your visit Figure 16 you knew Stack please share a memory of him in your log amp Inventory Figure 16 Logging your visit to a cache Click on log your visit 7 To log your visit you need to fill in the following information on the Post a New Log page Figure 17 Type of The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 10 Log a Date Logged b date you found the cache and Com ments c If you dropped off a geocoin or trackable item specify this at the bot tom of the page d by highlighting the track able you had previ ously claimed and click Submit log en try How to Watch a Trackable Item You can add a geocoin or other trackable item to your Watchlist This will help you keep track of it 1 Log in to Geocach ing com 2 Navigate to Trackable Items Figure 12 3 Enter the tracking code into Enter the Tracking Number of the Item or the enter the item name into Search for a Track able Item by Name Figure 13 4 To watch an item click on Watch this Trackable Item Figure 18 5 Your Watchlist wil
12. e Figure 13 ADVERTISEMENT Geocoin Home Geocoin FAQ How to Log a Geocoin Geocoin Forums Click here Advertise with U nter the Tracking Number of the Item The Tracking Number is the unique s ries of letters and numbers that appears on each tem 4 Claim the geocoin by clicking on Found It Log it Figure 14 Search for a Trackable i am by Name Activate Trackable Item 5 Grab it from the current holder by setting the Type Recent Logs y 2 25 2009 RenegadeBS discovered Ramblin Yellow Rose Travel Bug visit log cc Dog Tag P of Log to Grab it from cur oS AMAA MAAN Riam A bee ed eee ed Alm ee A mmnm Peels A Rala Pe edhe ioe eee Poet fo ot rent holder name You must also fill in the Travel Bug Tracking and the Comments field Figure 15 Click Submit log entry when you re done Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site GETTING STARTED You are logged in as jmckee Log out Geocaching Home gt Trackable Items gt Trackable Item Details Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Owner Clamstock amOptions Released Friday October 31 2008 Origin United States Use TB2F82ZB to reference this item A Wate FIND A BENCHMARK Found It Log it TRACKABLE ITEMS rackable Item MY ACCOUNT amp Print Info Sheet
13. ension Program 5 Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out Figure 3 After inputting your search criteria you will see your geocache search Geocaching Home gt Hide amp Seek gt Search for Geocaches All Geocaches GETTING STARTED results HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE By Waypoint From Origin N 37 13 804 W 080 25 959 New Search Liesi E E E Search for caches with Google Maps TRACKABLE ITEMS MESOCOUNI Total Records 4701 Page 1 of 236 Prev lt lt lt 12345678910 gt gt gt Next FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR Icons D T Placed Description Last Found O meee ne 9 a 3 5 1 5 26 Nov 08 Diabolical Atbash by paganmen GC1JEQN 4 days ago O B 0 22mi p virginia r 1 1 17 Aug 08 All Hands On Deck by GokartMozart amp Beth GC1FAWX 4days ago O B NV Virginia 0 2mi SE WY 1 1 19 May 02 Ut Prosim by Hokies GC59C6 3 days ago B 0 7mi i Virginia D 9 3 1 4 Dec 08 Diabolical Zone Improvement Plan by paganmen GC1JM9E 4days ago B FIND SW a Virginia Member only O 7mi caches Kiva Microfinance Loans that Change Lives Make a Difference and Lend Today wat ki Ya org ublic Service Ads by Google s A a 1 1 5 12 Jan 09 Smithfield by VAS VA Surveyors GC1KPT6 4daysago ODO B 0 9mi a Virginia e A 2 1 5 6 Sep 08 16 blocks by Child ov nature GC1G19Q 4days ago B 0 9mi virginia e 2 1 1 5 16 Jan 08 Stack by BlooEyes and
14. ery of the cache The last column g allows you to download the coordinates of the geocache to your GPS unit by clicking on the Send to GPS icon g Multiple caches can be 7 Enter the coordinates of the cache onto your receiver using one of two options A If your GPS receiver is NOT geocaching enabled older models then you will need to manually enter the coordinates of the cache into the GPS use the little keyboard on the GPS receiver and refer to your user s manual as needed Satellite Trip Comp Mark Qa B Find Tracks Routes Highway Setup Proximity Be Ese Calendar Calculator Stopwatch ES Figure 8 Garmin GPS receiver Venture HC Main Menu page The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program sD Waypoints Geocache Cities A Exits Recent Find Figure 9 Garmin GPS receiver Venture HC Find page ail Geocache List GPGCIFFOY GPGC IF JY GPGC 1G2EF GPGC1G6TS From Current Location E 133 037 Figure 10 Garmin GPS receiver Venture HC geocache list B If your GPS receiver is Geocaching enabled you do not need to manually type in the coordinates of the Cache You can Download Geocaching locations directly to your GPS receiver from geocaching com Click on the Send to GPS icon g in Figure 4 to download waypoint information to your GPS unit follow any directions that the website prompts you may have to install Garmin software e A new
15. he Virginia 4 H Geocoin AdVenture cccccceceecceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 What is Geocaching 0 ccc cecceccceccecceeceece eee eeseeceeceeeseeseeeseeseeeeeseeseeseegees 4 How to GOOCAC IG i i secesc circa ecient noe ct dac uncer tance oetecindededdedevenedeexte 5 How to Retrieve a Trackable ltem QEOCOIN ccccccecseeseeseeeeeceeeeeeeeees 8 How to Drop off a Trackable Item in a Cache cc cccccec eee eeeeeeeeee enna 10 How to Watch a Trackable It M ccccccec ccc eeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeaeeeeeeeeess 11 Project Reflections cccccccc eee cce cece ee eensceeeeeeeeasaaeeeeeeenenggaaegs 13 The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program What is the Virginia 4 H Geocoin Adventure The Virginia 4 H Geocoin Adventure is a 4 H Technology Project as part of 4 H SET Science Engineering and Technology It can be one project in a 4 H Community Club or it could be a 4 H Project Club where all members do the same project Goal To increase geospatial and geographical awareness and to encourage everyone to learn more about land use their communities and their world Most of all have fun out doors In addition to keeping maintaining a project record book you are encouraged to post pictures on geocaching com and maintain a log or provide a written history of what you are learning including interesting stories and fun facts about each community where the geocoin travels About this item
16. id 386520 e Send to GPS One Garmin DeLorme A GARMIN No devices found Find Devices Powered by Garmin Communicator Can t get it to run Try installing the latest plugin here Send to GPS Mozilla Firefox oe http wuw geocaching com seek sendtogps aspx wptid 386520 e Send to GPS Ono Garmin DeLorme A GARM Found eTrex Venture HC Unit ID 3543020958 Powered by Garmin Communicator Can t get it to run Try installing the latest plugin here Send to GPS Mozilla Firefox ea http www geocaching com seek sendtogps aspx wptid 386520 amp Send to GPS R Garmin DeLorme Powered by Garmin Communicator Can t get it to run Try installing the latest plugin here Done Figure 5 Send to GPS window To find your device click the Find Device but ton If you device is turned on and con nected to your computer it should be found Done Figure 6 After finding your device the Send to GPS window should display your unit details e The Placed column d shows when the geocache was Done Figure 7 After clicking the Write button you should get this message in the Send to GPS window if it was successful created or placed in its current location e The Description column e gives more details about the geocache You can select this to discover more details downloaded at once by checking the box e The Last Found column f indicates the most recent discov
17. internet browser SendToGPS window will open click Find Devices Figure 5 and your GPS unit should be listed e Click Write GCIFFOY Mote Its About the Journey I BA Location N 37 25 929 HOFF 39 255 Elevation From Current Location E 153 037 Delete Map Go To Figure 11 Garmin GPS receiver Venture HC waypoint details You should receive the following message Geocache name gpx saved suc cessfully 8 On your GPS unit navigate to the Main Menu page Figure 8 9 Select Find amp click Enter Figure 9 10 Select Waypoint amp click Enter 11 Select the geocache you would like to locate Figure 10 Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out Hello jmckee Basic Member Since 2 6 2009 12 Select Go To Figure 11 GEOCACHING COM Caches Found 0 Caches Hidden 0 Upgrade your Membership My Profile Log Out THE SPORT WHERE YOU ARE THE SEARCH ENGINE 13 Follow the onscreen directions to locate your selected geocache If sss its located near or off of a trail hike the trail then follow the on Ti screen directions GETTING STARTED RESOURCES How to Retrieve a Trackable Item geocoin If someone has mailed given you a trackable item or if you have found a trackable item you will need to virtu ally grab it from its current holder owner before placing it in a different
18. l The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 20caciws T GETING KAPTID Mw A NE A OAO FAC A eae EAC RAAI GING wr Powel eaae POF IOS Gras vast Figure 17 Logging a visit to a cache amp dropping off a geocoin or trackable item Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE FIND A BENCHMARK TRACKABLE ITEMS MY ACCOUNT FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR Figure 18 Watching a trackable item Click on Watch this Trackable Item wit acid Home gt eee Post a new log rio Salett Ose apn 02 wn H Cladd waypoint te the tog Cle mcrypt this log entry Jc an mS t urodi forma bor A here to fred the Dropped off ary Trevel Dugs ere wi cary cir g ra reo tr cs a we p Mipi yet Geocom Viegees Geospatial itentuon Program Essi Watt PE Vegres Di Aberrare County P Virgas 4H Aleghony County If you Gogped off more that ote holed Chi Goer and check on eath dug to d You are logged in as jmckee Log out Geocaching Home gt Trackable Items gt Trackable Item Details Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West 6 poner Clamstock Trackable Item Options Released Friday October 31 2008 c Found It Log iti Origin United States Use TB2F8ZB to reference this item A Watch this Trackable Item A Print Into How do Trackable Items Work Q View in Google Earth Recently Spotted In the hands of the owner
19. ntact us first Caches perceived of a commercial nature will not be published and Seek a First time Learn how to hide a geocache If you have C 13 difficulties posting your report to the website please check the ache men U left side see Figure 1 Or search with Google Maps Latitude Longitude Search WGS84 Datum Latitude N S HDDD MM MM Groundspeak Knowledgebase for more information NE Cache Note print out and place in cache container Longitude w English doc text Postscript LaTex f A 2 ae 5 Enter location infor AMR a Micro Cache doc 132 logs doc ti d d Decimal Format Arabic doc Arabic Only ma ion zip CO e a Latitude 777 doc Arabic English 33 5111 Chinese oc Traditional html dress location see Fig ure 2 Longitude a 112 125 ka 100 Mile s Radius Croatian Czech txt Your computer will need to have Language packs installed for these Gd D a Pen mete amt z e e iO Other Search Options hy asala estonian Epee rtf rtf in English Russian Figure 2 Locating a geocache by Waypoint Tir JE Farsi doe Thanks to snekooei Caches Can be located by address EA ET ZIP Postal code State as well as Hidden bv a e T a many other ways The Virginia Geospatial Ext
20. our Watchlist in list multi ple ways One way IS resources to log into Geocach sane ing com and click on i the link My Pro file Figure 20 MY PROERE 8 Map Syst Geocoin Virginia Geospatial Extension Program East2West remove FORUMS SHOP FOR GEAR When you watch something you receive an email whenever that geocache or trackable item is logged You can add items to your watch list by visiting a geocache or trackable item listing and clicking on the watch this link You can remove items from your watch list at any time by visiting this page Your profile page will Adverse vith Us then come up listing Geocaching a Groundspeak Project your logs for the last Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site ea E 30 days as well as links to your Watchlist as well Geocaches k d mine Travel Bugs GEOCACHING COM mine Benchmarks Member Features and My friends Figure 21 Hello jmckee Basic Member Since 2 6 2009 Caches Found 0 Caches Hidden 0 gt ae Se ee Sp gracmqyour Membership ee E z a Log Out ea a THE SPORT WHERE YOU ARE THE SEARCH ENGI GETTING STARTED ROOT WELCOME TO GEOCACHING FIND A BENCHMARK Geocaching Is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices The basic idea is to locate hidden containers called geocaches outdoors and then share your experiences online
21. r Geocaching Home gt Travel Bugs gt Travel Bug Log GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE FIND A BENCHMARK ibe OF log Select One TRACKABLE ITEMS pate ogged brary Y YYYY ee Travel Bug Tracking FORUMS i SHOP FOR GEAR RESOURCES 6 ADVERTISEMENT Comments onan If you decide to encrypt the logs text within brackets like this will not be encrypted FIND Member only caches Click here How to Drop Off a Track OlEnerypt this log entry You can make it unreadable unless someone chooses to translate it Good to use if your log contains m information on how to find the cache Once you have found a geocoin you need to place it in a new geocache Submit log entry 1 Log in to Geocaching com 2 Navigate to Hide and Seek a Cache Figure 1 3 Find a cache where you would like to drop off your geocoin and download the location to your GPS unit page 6 Download Geocaching locations to your GPS receiver 4 Once you have visited ES Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site You are logged in as jmckee Log out the cache and placed Ra K S7 Geocaching Home gt Seek gt View Cache Details GC18N57 the geocoin in the wr Jiane an Stac D 5a cache You need to let A cache by BlooEyes and HokiePilot Hidden 1 16 2008 J GETTING STARTED Size m h Regular Difficulty ee Terrain peice ris l siar others know you ve en watch listing Ef ignore listing put it
22. re it is and who has Geocaching The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site Geocaching Home gt Trackable Items You are logged in as jmckee Log out Figure 13 Trackable items To find a trackable item enter in the tracking number or the item s name for ex ample Virginia 4 H Geocoin Geocoins Travel Bugs Promotionals 2 GETTING STARTED HIDE amp SEEK A CACHE Collectible Geocoins come 4 Travel Bug is a trackable From time to time FIND A BENCHMARK in all shapes and sizes and item that moves from place Groundspeak will host can be tracked in the same to place picking up stories various promotions eee way as Travel Bugs Here along the way Here you involving trackable items 2 Navigate to Trackable eee you can log a geocoin you can add your own story or Here you will find FORUMS found activate a new live vicariously through information on all of the Items Figure 1 2 SHOP FOR GEAR geocoin locate geocoins each bug s adventures past and present near you and find out how promotions involving RESOURCES to create your own Geocaching com Trackables Travel Bug Home Travel Bug FAQ Order Travel Bugs How to Log a Travel Unite for Diabetes Bug Campaign visit the Travel Bug Jeep 4x4 Geocaching Gallery Challenge Travel Bug Forums Garmin UK Geocoin Campaign 3 Enter the tracking code into Enter the Tracking Number of the Item or the enter the item name into Search for a Trackable Item by Nam
23. s new house developments man made ponds that could be storm water basins E How could you more accurately quantify land use change in your photographs For example how could you more accurately estimate how many acres of agri cultural land or forested areas have been lost over the period F Describe some of the impacts to the environment and to the community that may be associated with these changes in land cover over time 7 What did you notice that is most interesting about land use across time 8 What surprised you in this exploration of land use at your chosen site 9 What action can you take to curb negative impacts associated with land use change 10 Who would be a potential community collaborator to help you in your efforts 11 How could you inform decision makers in your community about your findings The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program
24. s the Essential Question How do subtle or incremental changes in landscapes over time impact your communities and communities downstream 1 Using a way point or geocache of a given area of interest from your online adventure interpret aerial photography Describe any of the following that you can identify in your map area of interest For example I seen a big parking lot that is black and probably asphalt asphalt and concrete forests or trees agricultural areas such as crops or pastureland manicured lawns structures or roof tops roads parking lots swimming pools sidewalks natural water features lakes ponds streams rivers marsh alternative transportation bike trails pedestrian paths rail lines parks and recreation areas Other 2 Describe how any of the features identified above in your area of interest contribute to the following issues A Urban heat island effect lt TASoT TOA MMVOW gt The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 13 B water quality surface or ground water C transportation congestion D personal safety E presence or absence of wildlife F carbon footprint 3 List similarities and differences between your map area of interest and your neighbor hood or community that might influence the following A air quality B heat C water quality and run off D how people get from place to place E personal safety F presence or absence of wildlife biodiversity
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27. y benchmarks Advertise with Us Update home coordinates Field Notes Figure 21 left Your profile page shows your logs for the last 30 days as well as links to your Watchlist Access My Field Notes for supported GPS devices and applications Premium Features Build Pocket Queries Manage Bookmarks Set up Notifications Find Caches Alann a Raute The Virginia Geospatial Extension Program 12 4 H Geocoin Adventure Reflection in Learning Land Use or Land Cover Acknowledgements Kathleen Jamison and Jeff Kirwan The following questions can be answered in a log book or incorporated into your online log You will need to provide your responses to your club leader as part of your project record keeping process Turn in your log book or share your online log with your leader You can create a presentation individually or with your club of what was learned about the sites you visited and share it with your community at fairs community gatherings gov ernment meetings libraries museums etc You could also prepare a learning station us ing the information to teach younger children about what you learned 4 H Geocoin Adventure Land Use Complete the exploration and reflection activities on land use below using a cache site of your coin that is of particular interest to you You will answer questions about the site and compare that site to where you live All reflection Questions will addres
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