GPS Teacher present 6 09

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Learn & Have FunLearn & Have Fun

with GPSwith GPS

What is it?What is it?How can I use it withHow can I use it with

my class?my class?

By Jane & David RunnealsBy Jane & David Runneals

Central Area 4-H Tech TeamCentral Area 4-H Tech Team


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This presentation was given toThis presentation was given to

Nevada Middle and HighNevada Middle and HighSchool teachers as part of School teachers as part of their year-end technologytheir year-end technology

training on 6/4/09 by Jane &training on 6/4/09 by Jane &David Runneals.David Runneals.

Special thanks to Barb Roberts, U of IL Extension, for assistance with some of theSpecial thanks to Barb Roberts, U of IL Extension, for assistance with some of theinformation/slides contained in this presentationinformation/slides contained in this presentation


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What is GPS??What is GPS??

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PPositioningositioningSS ystemystem

**GPS can pinpoint the latitude/longitude of **GPS can pinpoint the latitude/longitude of a locationa location anywhereany

where on earthon earth


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What is your position in the world?

Latitude and longitude coordinates identifylocation

(Courtesy U of IL Extension)

GPS = Global Positioning Systems


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How Does it Work?How Does it Work?

24 Satellites circle the earth 2x/day24 Satellites circle the earth 2x/day Do we need 3 or 4 to pinpoint our location???Do we need 3 or 4 to pinpoint our location???

You only need You only need 33 satellites to find latitude andsatellites to find latitude andlongitude, but you needlongitude, but you need 44 satellites to findsatellites to findlatitude, longitudelatitude, longitude AND altitudeAND altitude

More detailed info. at:More detailed info. at:

http://http:// www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.htmlwww.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.html http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/gps2.htmhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/gps2.htm
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.htmlhttp://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.htmlhttp://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.htmlhttp://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.htmlhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/gps2.htmhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/gps2.htmhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/gps2.htmhttp://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.htmlhttp://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.html


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What Can I Do With It?What Can I Do With It?

For Navigation:For Navigation: Mark waypoints learn abt. lat/longMark waypoints learn abt. lat/long

Make a map with the marked pointsMake a map with the marked points For tracking something over time:For tracking something over time:

- Mark location you want to go back to ie Mark location you want to go back to ie monitor tree healthmonitor tree health

- Water Quality Testing do every year orWater Quality Testing do every year ormore-check at same place each timemore-check at same place each time


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How Do I Use a GPS?How Do I Use a GPS?

Garmin eTrex LegendsGarmin eTrex Legends Features (2-page users guide)Features (2-page users guide)

Accuracy usu. w/in 10-30 ft.Accuracy usu. w/in 10-30 ft. How To UseHow To Use

follow handoutfollow handout


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What you need for your GPSWhat you need for your GPS

TWO free software programs: TWO free software programs: EasyGPSEasyGPS - use this program to download- use this program to download

marked waypoints off your GPS Receivermarked waypoints off your GPS Receiver

http://www.easygps.com/http ://www.easygps.com/ MN DNR Garmin site MN DNR Garmin site use this program touse this program to

convert GPX files to KML files for mappingconvert GPX files to KML files for mapping

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensihttp ://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.htmlons/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html


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TODAY = Hands-On GPSTODAY = Hands-On GPS

ActivitiesActivitiesA) GPS Scavenger HuntA) GPS Scavenger Hunt

Find the marked waypoints aroundFind the marked waypoints aroundthe schoolthe school

Answer the questions on the sheetAnswer the questions on the sheet

B) Mark & Map WaypointsB) Mark & Map Waypoints- Mark 2-3 waypoints, use EasyGPS to download, then- Mark 2-3 waypoints, use EasyGPS to download, thenuse ArcExplorer to map themuse ArcExplorer to map them


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Marking a WaypointMarking a Waypoint


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Process ActivityProcess Activity What did we learn?What did we learn?

Mark a lat/long waypointMark a lat/long waypoint Map a waypointMap a waypoint Use of Easting/Northing units to navigateUse of Easting/Northing units to navigate

How cool a hand-held GPS unit is! Power in your hand!How cool a hand-held GPS unit is! Power in your hand! How could I use this with my class?How could I use this with my class?

If I modified it If I modified it A) Cache In/Trash Out activity (find treasures or landmarksA) Cache In/Trash Out activity (find treasures or landmarks

while cleaning up a park/cemetery)while cleaning up a park/cemetery)B) Class Adventure outings mark educational locations you wantB) Class Adventure outings mark educational locations you want

the class members to find. OR Service project idea:the class members to find. OR Service project idea: Help GPS mark trails for a camp/city or co. park, etc.Help GPS mark trails for a camp/city or co. park, etc.

C) Set out your own class trackable item travel bugC) Set out your own class trackable item travel bughttp://www.geocaching.com/track/http ://www.geocaching.com/track/


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ays o use nays o use nSchoolSchoolA) Discuss careers that would use GPS technologyA) Discuss careers that would use GPS technology

in their work (beyond the obviousin their work (beyond the obviouscartographers)cartographers)

B) WHERE GPS Technology is usedB) WHERE GPS Technology is used- Vehicles & Ag Equipmt./Precision Agriculture- Vehicles & Ag Equipmt./Precision Agriculture- Military, Surveying, Recreation, etc.- Military, Surveying, Recreation, etc.

-- Mapping out community infrastructures Mapping out community infrastructures precise locations of utilities, fire hydrants, etc.precise locations of utilities, fire hydrants, etc.C)C) As a class, figure out where the Confluence of As a class, figure out where the Confluence of

the closest lat/long is to Nevada - lesson ideasthe closest lat/long is to Nevada - lesson ideasat:at:http://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/teaching_with_the_degree_chttp ://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/teaching_with_the_degree_c

YOUR ideas YOUR ideas --please share--please share
http://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/teaching_with_the_degree_confluence_project.htmlhttp://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/teaching_with_the_degree_confluence_project.htmlhttp://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/teaching_with_the_degree_confluence_project.htmlhttp://education.usgs.gov/common/lessons/teaching_with_the_degree_confluence_project.html


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Other Ways to Use GPSOther Ways to Use GPS

GIS Mapping work GIS Mapping work Geospatial (where on earth am I lat/long)Geospatial (where on earth am I lat/long)

Information (marked points/geocodes)Information (marked points/geocodes)

Systems (using a map to help it make sense)Systems (using a map to help it make sense)

Hawaii 1Hawaii 1 stst State in US to have all their schools set upState in US to have all their schools set upto use GIS mappingto use GIS mapping


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Getting StartedGetting Started What I need for my class:What I need for my class:

GPS Units GPS Units (dont forget extra batteries!)(dont forget extra batteries!) Lesson/activity Lesson/activity

Your Own Idea around the school, in the Your Own Idea around the school, in the

community, etc.community, etc.

Web Resources: 1 idea----Web Resources: 1 idea---- U of IL Extension/4-H lessons/curriculum:U of IL Extension/4-H lessons/curriculum:

www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichlandwww.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland // (under(under Just for Teachers tab geospatial resources) Just for Teachers tab geospatial resources)

A Computer w/ Easy GPS loaded (toA Computer w/ Easy GPS loaded (todownload waypoints)download waypoints) To load pre-marked points on everyones GPS To load pre-marked points on everyones GPS

receiverreceiver
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/


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GPS ResourcesGPS Resources

GPS UnitsGPS Units Story Co. Extension Office (e-mail Eldon Bensen toStory Co. Extension Office (e-mail Eldon Bensen to

reserve 2 kits [20 units] for FREE!)reserve 2 kits [20 units] for FREE!)

[email protected]@iastate.edu or call: 382-6551or call: 382-6551 State 4-H E-SET Office (has 2 kits to reserve also)State 4-H E-SET Office (has 2 kits to reserve also)

Holly Bignall:Holly Bignall: [email protected]@iastate.edu or 294-2078or 294-2078 Jay Staker: Jay Staker: [email protected] [email protected] or 294-8417or 294-8417

- Heartland AEA Office Science website (has 3- Heartland AEA Office Science website (has 3kits):kits): http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us:16080/science/kits.htmlhttp ://www.aea11.k12.ia.us:16080/science/kits.html
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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GPS ResourcesGPS Resources PeoplePeople

State 4-H SET Office & Story County ExtensionState 4-H SET Office & Story County ExtensionOfficeOffice

Story County Conservation Jerry Keys & CarolStory County Conservation Jerry Keys & CarolWilliams (BOTH excellent resources Jerry for GPSWilliams (BOTH excellent resources Jerry for GPSinfo. & Carol for project ideas)info. & Carol for project ideas)

Jane & David + Central IA Area 4-H Tech Team Jane & David + Central IA Area 4-H Tech Team contact at:contact at: [email protected]@runneals.com oror [email protected] [email protected]

Iowa Geospatial Education Community:Iowa Geospatial Education Community:http://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hlhttp ://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl =en=en
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enhttp://groups.google.com/group/iowa-geospatial-education-community?hl=enmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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GPS ResourcesGPS Resources

Books/Articles:Books/Articles: just a few to get just a few to getstartedstarted GPS for Dummies (avail. at NPL)GPS for Dummies (avail. at NPL)

The Complete Idiots Guide to Geocaching The Complete Idiots Guide to Geocaching GIS for DummiesGIS for Dummies Google Earth & GPS Classroom Activities -Google Earth & GPS Classroom Activities -

Intermediate Science: Grades 5-8 (Spiral-bound)Intermediate Science: Grades 5-8 (Spiral-bound)

Thinking Spatially Using GIS Thinking Spatially Using GIS find finddiscounted at:discounted at:http://www.gisetc.com/products.htmlhttp ://www.gisetc.com/products.html


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GPS ResourcesGPS Resources Websites:Websites: A few ideas to get you started atA few ideas to get you started at

this link:this link: http://http://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.phpwww.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.php

They include:They include:

Geocaching Geocaching www.geocaching.comwww.geocaching.com Earthcaching Earthcaching A geographical site run byA geographical site run byGSAGSA www.earthcache.orgwww.earthcache.org

Itouch Map -Itouch Map - http://http:// www.itouchmap.comwww.itouchmap.com // (Maps and Utilities for the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod touch(Maps and Utilities for the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod touchand Smartphones)and Smartphones)

U of IL Extension --Geospatial:U of IL Extension --Geospatial:http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/teachers.htmlhttp://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/teachers.html

(lessons under the Just for Teachers category)(lessons under the Just for Teachers category)
http://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.phphttp://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.phphttp://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.phphttp://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.phphttp://www.geocaching.com/http://www.geocaching.com/http://www.earthcache.org/http://www.earthcache.org/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/teachers.htmlhttp://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/teachers.htmlhttp://web.extension.uiuc.edu/lawrencerichland/teachers.htmlhttp://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.itouchmap.com/http://www.earthcache.org/http://www.geocaching.com/http://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.phphttp://www.gis.centralareatechteam.org/ncsdlinks.php


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More Website ResourcesMore Website Resources http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htmhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htm

(HS level and above CA GPS Education(HS level and above CA GPS EducationModule)Module)

My Wonderful World (Nat. Geographic):My Wonderful World (Nat. Geographic): http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/http ://www.mywonderfulworld.org/

NASAs Earth observatory:NASAs Earth observatory:http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/http: //earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/
http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htmhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htmhttp://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htm


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More Website ResourcesMore Website Resources

GIS/GPS info.:GIS/GPS info.: http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/

ISU Extension-Geospatial resources ISU Extension-Geospatial resources Quick Task SheetsQuick Task Sheets http://www.extension.iastate.edu/gis/tasksheetshttp ://www.extension.iastate.edu/gis/tasksheets

(amazing shots of earth!)(amazing shots of earth!) http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/http ://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/

And a link there specifically for students./teachers:And a link there specifically for students./teachers: http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/public/students/index.shtmlhttp ://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/public/students/index.shtml
http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/http://www.extension.iastate.edu/gis/tasksheetshttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/gis/tasksheetshttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/gis/tasksheetshttp://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/http://www.extension.iastate.edu/gis/tasksheetshttp://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/


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More Website ResourcesMore Website Resources

Google for Educators (for EVERY subject):Google for Educators (for EVERY subject):http://www.google.com/educators/geo_class.htmlhttp://www.google.com/educators/geo_class.htmlANDAND

Google Earth Lessons:Google Earth Lessons: http://gelessons.com/http://gelessons.com/

GIS Resources:GIS Resources: 3 David wants to share3 David wants to share http://www.extension.org/geospatial%20technologyhttp://www.extension.org/geospatial%20technology

http://www.kmlfactbook.org/http://www.kmlfactbook.org/ http://www.data.gov/catalog/category/0/agency/0/filter//type/khttp ://www.data.gov/catalog/category/0/agency/0/filter//type/k
http://www.google.com/educators/geo_class.htmlhttp://www.google.com/educators/geo_class.htmlhttp://gelessons.com/http://gelessons.com/http://www.extension.org/geospatial%20technologyhttp://www.extension.org/geospatial%20technologyhttp://www.kmlfactbook.org/http://www.kmlfactbook.org/http://www.data.gov/catalog/category/0/agency/0/filter//type/khttp://www.data.gov/catalog/category/0/agency/0/filter//type/khttp://www.data.gov/catalog/category/0/agency/0/filter//type/khttp://www.data.gov/catalog/category/0/agency/0/filter//type/khttp://www.kmlfactbook.org/http://www.extension.org/geospatial%20technologyhttp://gelessons.com/http://www.google.com/educators/geo_class.html


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DO GPS This SummerDO GPS This Summer

Start Small - make a plan to incorporate justStart Small - make a plan to incorporate justONEONE GPS-related lesson into your curriculumGPS-related lesson into your curriculumnext year (use the People resources if next year (use the People resources if needed)needed)

Connect with the IA Geospatial EducationConnect with the IA Geospatial EducationGoogle Grp. David can set you upGoogle Grp. David can set you up

Go Geocaching with your family/friends orGo Geocaching with your family/friends orclass! (Call David hes always up for it!!!class! (Call David hes always up for it!!!

Several in Nevada or set up your own or useSeveral in Nevada or set up your own or useour idea from todays activities)our idea from todays activities) Visit the Traveling GPS Adventures display inVisit the Traveling GPS Adventures display in

the Quad Cities.the Quad Cities.


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GPS Traveling ExhibitGPS Traveling Exhibit

MoreMore fun & learning abt. GPS at:fun & learning abt. GPS at:

http://www.gpsmaze.com/http://www.gpsmaze.com/

GPS Adventures Traveling ExhibitGPS Adventures Traveling ExhibitPutnam Museum Quad CitiesPutnam Museum Quad Cities

NOW thru Sept. 7NOW thru Sept. 7thth

(Great Student/Teacher/Parent GPS info.(Great Student/Teacher/Parent GPS info.avail. on this site too!)avail. on this site too!)


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What You Learned TodayWhat You Learned Today

What is GPS & how does it workWhat is GPS & how does it work Where is it usedWhere is it used

How to use a hand-held GPSHow to use a hand-held GPS What can we do with GPS in the classroomWhat can we do with GPS in the classroom Resources for more informationResources for more information GPS is fun to use and offers many learningGPS is fun to use and offers many learning

opportunities for you and your classopportunities for you and your class


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Learn & Have FunLearn & Have Fun

with GPS!with GPS!Thank you for letting us share with youThank you for letting us share with you

today!today!

Questions?? Let us know how we can help:Questions?? Let us know how we can help: Jane Runneals: Jane Runneals: [email protected] [email protected] David Runneals:David Runneals: [email protected]@runneals.com
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Lastly - A Tech-RelatedLastly - A Tech-Related

FreebieFreebieOne AMAZING Site all Teachers Need to Know About:One AMAZING Site all Teachers Need to Know About:

www.freetech4teachers.comwww.freetech4teachers.com

We suggest signing up for the FREE daily e-mail which has 3-4We suggest signing up for the FREE daily e-mail which has 3-4new free sites highlighted every day. A VERY techie teachernew free sites highlighted every day. A VERY techie teacherputs all this together in laypersons language - its wonderfulputs all this together in laypersons language - its wonderfulstuff for your classroom (grouped by subject)!stuff for your classroom (grouped by subject)!

(David & I just had to share this site with you! If you cant find something(David & I just had to share this site with you! If you cant find somethinguseful on here to use with your class, you arent looking hard enough!)useful on here to use with your class, you arent looking hard enough!)
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/http://www.freetech4teachers.com/http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

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