Abstract
Geocaching Agro-Environmental Sciences Project (GASP) for Knowledge
Track: Teaching with GIS in Higher Education
Author
Prairie View, Texas exists at the ecotone (ecological boundary) of three ecological zones (Gulf Coast Prairie, Piney Woods, and Post Oak Savannah) that uniquely influences the biodiversity of plant and animal life in the region. Agricultural systems interact with the surrounding natural ecosystems either positively or negatively depending on the management scheme. The objective of this project is to use GPS technology to enhance knowledge of agro-environmental sciences issues in East Central Texas by establishing a geocache circuit in which users will locate 20 points with a hand-held GPS unit and then answer a question related to agro-environmental sciences issues associated with each selected site. Upon successful completion of the geocache circuit, each participant will receive an Agro-Environmental Knowledge certificate. The ultimate goal of the project is to increase our students’ knowledge of agricultural and environmental issues while using the latest technology applications.
Richard Griffin
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519
Mail Stop ## 2008
Prairie View, Texas 77446
United States
Phone: 936 261 5039
Fax: 936 261 5029
E-mail: rwgriffin@pvamu.edu
Noel Estwick
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519
Prairie View, Texas 77446
United States
Phone: 936-261-2526
Fax: 936 261 5029
E-mail: nmestwick@pvamu.edu