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Title: Can You Dig It?
Language: English
Authors: Adam, Anna, Mowers, Helen
Source: School Library Journal. Aug 2007 53(8):40-42.
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Peer Reviewed: N
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 3
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Libraries, Geographic Location, Outdoor Education
ISSN: 0362-8930
Abstract: Geocaching is a cool new activity that offers all the outdoor adventure and intriguing pursuit of a traditional treasure hunt, with a high-tech twist: Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Armed with these tracking devices, enthusiastic participants hide and seek "caches" all over the world. Geocaching provides engaging opportunities for learning about history, math, science--the possibilities are limited only by the imagination. In this article, the authors provide links and resources geocaching project or activities.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2008
Access URL: https://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/toc-archive/2007/20070801.html
Accession Number: EJ786402
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Geocaching is a cool new activity that offers all the outdoor adventure and intriguing pursuit of a traditional treasure hunt, with a high-tech twist: Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Armed with these tracking devices, enthusiastic participants hide and seek "caches" all over the world. Geocaching provides engaging opportunities for learning about history, math, science--the possibilities are limited only by the imagination. In this article, the authors provide links and resources geocaching project or activities.
ISSN:0362-8930