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- 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 »
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- 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 »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the concept of the Global Positioning System. Using triangulation and measurement on small scales in the classroom, they discover how GPS and navigation integrate mathematic and scientific concepts to pinpoint locations. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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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 explore the concept of triangulation that is used in navigation satellites and global positioning systems designed by engineers. They determine ways these technologies can help people determine their position or the location of someone else. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students go on a GPS scavenger hunt. They use GPS receivers to find designated waypoints and report back on what they found. They compute distances between waypoints based on the latitude and longitude, and compare with the distance the receiver finds. Students understand the usefulness of applied math in engineering and that all types of math is being used when a GPS guides them from point to point. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students investigate the uses of GPS and how the technology is applied for navigation or datalogging functions. They view a PowerPoint introduction to help create a context for the lesson and further exploration with other activities that include performing navigation. Full Review »
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