GPS Resources
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 |