Global Positioning Kits (GPS)

This Kit (3 kits available) includes:

To check these kits out, please contact the Professional Library

Curriculum Resources:

GPS and Geocaching website-Alice Christie

This item can meet these Curriulum Standards

National Science Standards

•Earth in the Solar System: Most objects in the solar system are in regular predictable motion.

•Science and Technology: " ..student's work with scientific investigation can be complemented by activities that are meant to meet a human need, solve a human problem, or develop a product.."

Technology Standards for Students

• Basic operations and concepts: Student demonstrates a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems ; Students are proficient in the use of technology

• Social, ethical and human issues: Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software; Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses tat support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits and productivity

• Technology and Productivity tools: Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity and promote creativity; Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

•Technology Research Tools: Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources ; Students use technology tools to process data and report results; Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks

• Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools: Student use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions; Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world