Orientation of the Outside. Instructed by: Thomas Kuncheria

Contents & Standards Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use Information. Students: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use Information. Students: a. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. b. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. Understand and use technology systems.

Prerequisites Basic functions Basic functions –GPS –Compass Basic Understanding Basic Understanding –Map Legends –Evaluating Distance

Instructional Objective a. Using a GPS, students will find a location with given coordinates. a. Using a GPS, students will find a location with given coordinates. b. Using the legend on a map, students will calculate the distance between two points. b. Using the legend on a map, students will calculate the distance between two points. c. Understand the relation between direction and the position of the sun. c. Understand the relation between direction and the position of the sun. d. Using a compass to help become familiar with direction. d. Using a compass to help become familiar with direction.

Instructional Procedures Ten groups of two’s Ten groups of two’s Start with Start with –Coordinates, GPS, Map First station First station –Using GPS and coordinates reach set location.

Instructional procedures cont. Second station Second station –Box with Digital camera and compass –Take picture and set Landmark –Record position of the sun Third station Third station –Use school map with legend Made up unit Made up unit Rulers not allowed Rulers not allowed Find position from point A to point B Find position from point A to point B

Materials & Equipment GPS GPS Compass Compass Map of School grounds Map of School grounds

Assessment / Evaluation Assessment will be based on: Assessment will be based on: –Discussion and familiarity of materials used. Evaluations will be based on: Evaluations will be based on: –Find location with new coordinates –Identify directions based on Landmark –Paragraph on the significance of the sun’s position and how it relates to the exercise.

Accommodations or Modifications Accommodations or Modifications Disabilities and those who cannot maneuver the course Disabilities and those who cannot maneuver the course –Aid or student help.

Technology GPS GPS Compass Compass

Self-Assessment Observe areas students have trouble with. Observe areas students have trouble with. Time Spent. Time Spent. Time Limit. Time Limit. Student Feedback. Student Feedback.