Using GPS to Improve Science & Math Robert Mayben UA Technology in Motion

GPS Introduction Global Positioning System (2000) Global Positioning System (2000) The GPS is made up of three parts: The GPS is made up of three parts: – At least 24 satellites orbiting the Earth – Control and monitoring stations on Earth – The GPS receivers owned by users

GPS Receivers Electronic devices (cars, handheld) Electronic devices (cars, handheld) Determine your approximate location (within around 6-20 feet) on the planet Determine your approximate location (within around 6-20 feet) on the planet Coordinates: Longitude and Latitude Coordinates: Longitude and Latitude Some units have maps, built-in electronic compasses, & voice navigation Some units have maps, built-in electronic compasses, & voice navigation

GPS Receivers Costs/ Purchasing Costs/ Purchasing Companies Companies Features Features

Who’s using GPS? Real World Applications Real World Applications – Government Agencies – Army Corps of Engineers – Forestry AMSTI AMSTI Classroom Teachers Classroom Teachers Recreational Applications Recreational Applications – Hunting, Fishing, Hiking – Geocaching

What is Geocaching? Adventure game for GPS users Adventure game for GPS users Caches Caches Finding & Logging Caches Finding & Logging Caches

GPS in the Classroom? Why? GIS2GPS & Teachers & Other Examples Why? GIS2GPS & Teachers & Other ExamplesGIS2GPSTeachersGIS2GPSTeachers Math Ideas Math Ideas – Math in the real world – Geometry & Trigonometry – Measurement/Scale/Distance Science Ideas Science Ideas – Landforms – Classifications – Data Collection