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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students use a hand-held GPS receiver in a scavenger hunt to find nearby locations. They compute distances between waypoints based on latitude and longitude and compare the distance the receiver finds. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students use GPS receivers to survey an open area (natural or disturbed ecosystems) and investigate the different species of plant populations, rock and land formations, and soil types either in the school grounds or in recreational areas in the local com Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students use GPS receivers to survey an open area for species of plant populations, rock and land formations and soil types. They examine the effects of water and wind erosion and how they affect plant and animal life. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students design their own logo or picture and use a handheld GPS receiver to map it out. They write out a word or graphic on a field or playground, walk the path, and log GPS data. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students practice using a GPS receiver. They walk in different directions and moniter their progress on maps. They enter specific locations and use information given to them to get them back to their original locations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to GIS and GPS systems. Using the software, they practice using them and downloading data from the software to maps. They discuss if society is better off after having this new technology. They also analyze location and direction to develop mental maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students explore GPS units (Magellan 330M) and ArcView software. They create maps using ArcView that locate classmates' homes and participate in a role play scenario where a GPS is used. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students use a GPS receiver and Arc View Software to take points from the receiver and input them onto an aerial photo map of the field. They utilize a GPS receiver to gather way points and then download those points onto a map of the field using the Arc View software program. Students create two and three dimensional models from geometric shapes and objects. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore basic methods of GPS data collection, uploading the data to a computer, and making simple maps of their data using GIS software. They create a map of the data using GIS software (or Excel) Full Review »
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