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Students determine how the global positioning system works. Students explain the use of global positioning satellites, identify 3 uses for GPS, and identify different locations on the Earth's surface using methods similar to GPS.
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Students investigate global positioning satellites and how they are useful. In this global positioning lesson plan, students use a GPS coordinate grid, worksheet and a table with data to locate specific features on a topographic map using methods used by Global positioning systems.
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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.
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- 9th Grade
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.
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- 9th Grade
Students are introduced to GPS technology. They complete fieldwork as they visit a specific area of their community to identify and map types of land use in the surveyed area. They use the collected data to create a digital map.
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- 5th - 12th Grade
Students identify basic knowledge of a GPS and its related terminology. Students list the common uses of a GPS unit and the common sources of error when using GPS receivers. Students comprehend the need and application of GPS/GIS in various areas of work and recreation.
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Students discuss using GPS data, putting it into GIS and displaying in ArcView. They also use results of GPS datalogging exercise and record the lat, long, height, species, and trunk diameter of 4 trees. (or lat/long and attributes of any other object) on a paper data sheet. Finally, students completes the process of adding GPS data to a GIS.
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- 9th - Higher Ed Grade
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.
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- 9th - 12th Grade
Students investigate and discover the importance of geodesy. In this geodesy lesson plan, students read about how geodesy is used to measure changes in location of points on Earth's surface. Students complete an activity to show location of points on a surface. They fill in the blanks to complete 31 sentences about topics related to geodesy. They also complete a crossword puzzle given 33 clues related to geodesy.
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- 7th - 8th Grade
Students locate assigned areas using the technology of GPS units. Given specific coordinates, students locate a position and track their way to designated positions.
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