Session: Geocaching IV: Cache and Munzee in the Emerald City (2015 SHAPE America National Convention and Expo (March 17-21, 2015))

Wednesday, March 18, 2015: 3:15 PM-5:15 PM

Convention Center: 3B

Physical Activity: Before and After School Physical Activity

Intended Audience: K-12, Adult

Speakers:

Lisa A. Pleban, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT; and Mary J. Trettevik, McKnight Middle School, Renton, WA

Technology such smart phones, quick reader codes, game application and mapping devices allow engagement in geocaching. Participants will be provided ideas for developing and incorporating these technologies, as a part of a physical activity plan, and then participate in their choice of an off-site Munzee search or GPS scavenger hunt. Rain or shine. A limited number of GPS units will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand-held device. Coordinates provided in the convention notes as handouts prior to this session.

Geocaching in the Emerald City

Laurie Veronica Morley, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, WA and Mary J. Trettevik, McKnight Middle School, Renton, WA

Munzee…. Grow the Map!

Mary J. Trettevik, Erika Smith and David Keniston, McKnight Middle School, Renton, WA

Geocaching IV: Scavenger Hunt in the Emerald City

Lisa A. Pleban, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT, Lyn Porter, Allen Brook School, Williston, VT, GlennAnne Chabala, Upper Gwynedd Township, West Point, PA and Sandi Feight, Lower Gwynedd Township (PA)Parks and Recreation, Spring Hous, PA

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