Lessons

= The Road to Independence Project =

Lesson Plan 1: The Project

Step 1: Create teams of 2-3 students. In our project, we chose one student from each class. We tried to match a strong writer with a strong artist/photographer.

Step 2: Provide "Planning Worksheet" to students.

Step 3: Collect worksheets; help students make excellent and sustainable decisions about their story lines, details, etc.

Step 4: Ask students to edit wiki. They should add their initial text, photographs, and/or illustrations.

Step 5: Approve wiki.

Step 6: Generate a QR code for wiki URL and print 5 copies.

Step 7: Laminate QR Codes and punch hole in them. Attach to geotags or travel bugs (use only official travel bugs! They can be purchased at....)

Step 8: Create cache box. Include Geocaching.com paperwork, log book, pencil, small trinkets, and 5 story starter travel bugs.

Step 9: Take a field trip out to the community to place geocaches. They must be at least 500 feet apart.

Step 10: Have students take several readings of the coordinates of their cache. Try to use different phones and devices. Write the AVERAGE down.

Step 11: Take pictures, draw illustrations, and provide a hint for the location of the cache.

Step 12: Write descriptions for the post.

Step 13: Publish post and wait for moderator approval.

Step 14: Track wiki entries. Edit as necessary (add details, correct spelling, etc. Use notes as guide).