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Global Positioning Systems (GPS) CPU Objectives

10-Activity ID #964
15-Activity ID #951

1-1. Define global positioning system.

1-2. Compare and contrast land-based location and navigation systems with GPS.

1-3. List and describe the segments of GPS.

1-4. Explore the history of GPS.

2-1. Review old techniques for determining location.

2-2. Explore how the Earth is mapped.

2-3. Define latitude and longitude.

2-4. Construct a tool that can estimate latitude.

2-5. Discover when and why time zones were created.

2-6. Describe the International Date Line.

3-1. Determine location using the GPS receiver.

3-2. Compare latitude estimation with the GPS reading.

3-3. Describe how the GPS determines location.

3-4. Explain how distance is calculated by timing.

3-5. Measure linear distance in metric units.

3-6. Determine position using trilateration.

4-1. Research how maps are made.

4-2. Describe the elements of a map.

4-3. Measure distance using a tape measure.

4-4. Calculate personal pace.

4-5. Convert English to metric measurements.

4-6. Construct a simple map with a key.

5-1. Define navigation.

5-2. Navigate using a directional compass.

5-3. Measure distances using pace.

5-4. Create a detailed map.

5-5. Record geographic features.

6-1. Collect field data.

6-2. Compare and contrast traditional mapping and GIS.

6-3. Utilize mapping software to plan a trip.

6-4. Locate national parks using mapping software.

7-1. Define geographic information systems.

7-2. Classify features as point, line, or area data.

7-3. Explore the use of GPS/GIS software.

8-1. Describe selective availability.

8-2. Describe differential correction.

8-3. Explore geocaching.

9-1. Explore en-route navigation.

9-2. List the types of navigation.

9-3. Create a map designed for navigation.

9-4. Follow navigation instructions.

9-5. Identify the uses of GPS in a variety of career fields.

In Activity 10, students will take the Vocabulary Test and the Post-test.

1-1. Define global positioning system.

1-2. Compare and contrast land-based location and navigation systems with GPS.

1-3. List and describe the segments of GPS.

1-4. Explore the history of GPS.

2-1. Review old techniques for determining location.

2-2. Explore how the Earth is mapped.

2-3. Define latitude and longitude.

2-4. Construct a tool that can estimate latitude.

2-5. Discover when and why time zones were created.

2-6. Describe the International Date Line.

4-1. Research how maps are made.

4-2. Describe the elements of a map.

4-3. Measure distance using a tape measure.

4-4. Calculate personal pace.

4-5. Convert English to metric measurements.

4-6. Construct a simple map with key.

5-1. Define navigation.

5-2. Navigate using a directional compass.

5-3. Measure distances using pace.

5-4. Create a detailed map based on GPS data.

5-5. Record geographic features.

6-1. Collect field data.

6-2. Compare and contrast traditional mapping and GIS.

6-3. Utilize mapping software to plan a trip.

6-4. Locate popular tourist locations using mapping software.

7-1. Define geographical information systems.

7-2. Classify features as point, line, or area data.

7-3. Explore the career of a geoscientist.

8-1. Describe selective availability.

8-2. Describe differential correction.

8-3. Explore geocashing.

9-1. Create a map designed for navigation.

9-2. Follow navigation instructions.

9-3.  Explore how farms benefit from GPS technology.

9-4. Identify the uses of GPS in a variety of career fields.

In Activity 15, students will take the Vocabulary Test and the Post-test 

Activity 10 through Activity 15 require students to complete challenges to meet numerous high level problem solving objectives. The objectives for the challenges in this module include:

You will research additional applications of the GPS.

You will research the concept of location devices for kids.

You will research additional applications of the GIS.

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