Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers have great potential for teaching geography, mathematics, science, and even physical education!
The following links present the “how-to’s” of GPS use, some lesson ideas, and resources for starting an after-school GPS club.
GPS Use in the Classroom: | |
PowerPoint File | |
PDF Narrative File | |
Setting up a GPS Course | PowerPoint File |
Setting up a GPS Course | PDF Narrative File |
Field Trip GPS Navigation | PowerPoint File |
Field Trip GPS Navigation | PDF Narrative File |
GPS Lesson Resources: | |
Geocaching with Google Earth | PDF File |
Geocaches: Types and Sizes | PDF File |
Geocaching Choropleth Maps | PDF File |
GPS Club Resources: | |
Geocaching Clubs | PowerPoint File |
Using GPS in the Classroom | PDF File |
Starting a Club | PDF File |
Promotional Flyer | Word File |
Permission Form | Word File |
Club Application | Word File |
GPS Lingo | PDF File |