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GPS Technology & Geocaching for Marshall Middle School

Explore the fascinating world of GPS technology and geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunt, at a team-building special event for Marshall Middle School. Learn about longitude, latitude, how GPS works, and the global phenomenon of geocaching. Engage in fun activities to build relationships, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Have a blast while getting to know your classmates!

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GPS Technology & Geocaching for Marshall Middle School

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  1. GPS Powered, Team Building Special Event For Marshall Middle School

  2. What is GPS Technology? • Let’s let Tim & Mobey tell you about that! • First, let’s learn about Longitude and Latitude: • Brainpop • Now lets learn about GPS • Brainpop

  3. 1. GPS Technology

  4. 2. How GPS Technology Works

  5. What is Geoteaming? • Hi-tech treasure hunt. • A fun and exciting team-building adventure. • Created after the international sport of Geocaching.

  6. 3. What is Geocaching?

  7. More about geocaching? • A world wide treasure hunt using GPS receivers. • Since May of 2000 there are: • 2.3 MILLIONcaches placed in 222different countries on all seven continents, including Antarctica,[3] and the International Space Station * • Over 6 MILLIONgeocachers worldwide. Want to learn more, visit: www.geocaching.com *Thus the cache that exists on the International Space Station, uses the Russian launch area as its position.

  8. Geocaching

  9. Program Goals • Learn to use GPS and pocket pc technology. IF you have a Smart Phone, Please let me know! • Build relationships, teamwork and learn effective communication. • Increase team success by using the full talent and resources of each individual member. • Have FUN while getting to know your classmates!

  10. First Team Mission • Individuals please: • Share something that is unique to you that makes you different than anyone in the room. • Describe a specific skill that you bring to this team that will help your team succeed. • Offer suggestions for a team name that includes your team’s color. Teams please: • Get consensus on a team name & a create a team cheer. You have 10 minutes!

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