As an extra credit/ homework assignment student will discover various fitness activities available in Murray Park using a GPS unit.
8-10 GPS for students to check out, to do the assignment. Worksheet
How to use a GPS and program waypoints into a GPS
Students will experience a new physical activity (Geocashing). Student will learn of various physical activities available to them in their community.
Day 1 teacher introduces what a GPS is to the students and how it works. Give them time to learn how to find waypoint while using a GPS. Set up points in the GPS around the school and have them find practice finding them. Handout extra credit sheet/homework to thoes who whish to try the activity in the community.
This is an elective activity students with special needs can be helped by parants. Or it may be done with a partner or in small groups to help each other.
Completion of worksheet.
geocashing.com