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Galactics: Satellite Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed glossary of terms related to satellites.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Gps: Where Are You?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic course from MIT on how a Global Positioning System(GPS)works, and the many new applications for using it. Includes lecture notes and assignments.
Website
Other

Galactics: Types and Uses of Satellites

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes nine types of satellites and how they are used.
Website
Other

Gps Nuts: Learn the Basics of Gps

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a basic 'course' in how GPS works.
Lesson Plan
Other

Eduscapes: Geocaching With Kids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This introduction to geocaching provides the basic information a teacher or parent would need to begin geocaching with children. Ideas about the equipment needed, examples of different types of geocaching, and advice on ways to work with...
Website
Google

Google Earth Blog

For Students 9th - 10th
The author has extensive experience using GPS and has worked with NASA. In his blog he posts information about the latest uses and applications of Google Earth.
Website
Other

Geocacher University: Your First Geocaching Hunt

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a step-by-step guide to getting involved with the activity of geocaching. From setting up an account at a popular geocaching site to choosing a geocache to hunt for, to finally finding the cache and what to do then, this site will...