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- 4th - 6th
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Students construct a model of a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite, and be introduced to GPS application in agriculture. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the components of the Global Positioning System and use the data to recreate a hike taken on a vacation. A log is kept and maps drawn as a predetermined destination is plotted. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students discover how to use the Global Positioning System to calculate the gradient of terrain. They compare real data with that found from topographic maps. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate knowledge of new innovations in agriculture. They determine legal land descriptions, calculate land area and convert measurements. Students complete a topographical survey. They identify GPS and GIS uses and components. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the use of Global Positioning System, waypoints and how GPS units can help them determine absolute and relative location. They complete a role playing scenario to find a treasure using the Global Positioning system. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a scavenger hunt and a drawing activity to examine the use of Global Positioning Systems including a handheld GPS receiver for personal navigation. They practice using the GPS receivers while collecting data from which they decide how to navigate to set points. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study the basic concepts of the Global Positioning System and how it increases the accuracy of navigation. They examine trilateration and how the speed of light is used to calculate distances. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students analyze the basic concept of Global Positioning Systems using triangulation and measurement on a small scale in the classroom. They describe a satellite and how it helps in locating a person on Earth. They explain how engineers are involved in the design and use of satellites. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate how Global Positioning Systems work and how and why GPS receivers make errors. They graph data points and apply estimation and prediction to real-life GPS situations, discuss time delay, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students discuss and review the basic concepts of latitude and longitude using a globe. Students also discuss the use of Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems and occupations in which this technology would be useful. The lesson is completed practicing using latitude and longitude to locate places in an assignment. Full Review »
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