Instructor: Brian Scully, Starpoint Middle School 210-2203 ext. 5604,bscully@starpointcsd.org
Global Positioning System Receivers can be used in any subject area in order to turn a static lesson into an adventure. With some pre-planning, the lesson can be reused every year.
Geocache example as a group
Other features of the Garmin eTrex Vista
Preparing your class for a geocache
Flashearth scavenger hunt
Worksheet to accompany flashearth.
**Google Earth Only**- not the entire google package!
Easy GPS Software
Practice hiding and seeking with each other.
Using the GPS Receiver abbreviated users guide (given to students in the field)
Geocaching.com - The 'official' website where global travellers create a username and log their treks
How to obtain GPS units
Teacher Center Loan
ON BOCES mini-grant
The links below are courtesy of Tracy Trimpe at Science Spot:
**GIS2GPS.com** - A great resource for educators looking for ways to use GPS technology to enhance your classroom lessons! Visit the GPS area for ideas for geocaching, lesson plans, and more.
**ARC Lessons** - A large collection of lesson plans using ArcView or ArcVoyager software.
**CHICOS Classroom** - This site offers two GPS lessons - Follow Me if You Can and Catch Me if You Can .
**Educaching.com** - A great resource for ready-to-use lessons to incorporate GPS technology into your classroom.
**EduScapes - Geocaching with Kids** - Browse this article for tips and tricks related to geocaching with kids. The website also provides information for finding and creating geocaches as well as frequently asked questions.
**From A Distance** - Explore this site from NASA to find lesson plans and resources to help your students learn more about remote sensing, GIS, and GPS.
**GIS Day** - Find resources to help you celebrate this special day with your students!
**GPSGames.org** - This site features several "games" using GPS receivers that might give you a few ideas for your classroom activities.
**LANE E.S.D. GPS Resources** - This website provides a wealth of information for teachers wanting to utilize GPS technology in their classrooms. Topics include resources, Geocaching, lesson plans, and real-life applications.
**The TECH - Satellite Site** * - A great site to explore with your students to learn more about how satellites work and try creating your own satellite with their interactive program.
**Trimble - All About GPS** * - Online tutorials introduce students to the basics of GPS and provides an overview of how GPS technology is used today.
**University of Virginia - GPS Activities** - Explore this site for several lessons investigation global positioning systems.
**USGS - GPS in Education** & **GIS in Education** - Explore these areas of the USGS site for a large collection of resources and lesson plans for GIS and GPS topics.