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The Arizona Geographic Information Council is pleased to provide classroom-ready, Arizona standards - based GPS lessons for grades K- 12. The lessons were created by Arizona teachers and align to Arizona standards in more than one content area. Click on a title below to access the lesson and all materials needed to teach it.
This PowerPoint, created by an Arizona teacher, gives an introduction to GPS and ideas for using it in the classroom.
Using GPS in the Classroom download .PDF
GPS is used in many jobs. Young children can be introduced to GPS and how it is used in the work place as they learn about jobs in their community. In this lesson, students will learn that GPS is one tool used by some workers in their community. They will learn what some of those jobs are and engage in an activity similar to those workers. (Social Studies, Mathematics)
GPS in Community Jobs Lesson download .PDF
Young children are just exploring the world around them. As they develop their spatial thinking skills, it is logical for them to learn how maps portray locations, how symbols are used on maps, and how technology can be used to locate places on maps. This lesson will use GPS units to locate places and have young students practice map making using symbols. They will also be learning to distinguish human features in their world. (Social Studies, Mathematics, Writing)
GPS and the Young Learner Lesson download .PDF
GPS and the Young Learner Powerpoint download .PPT
Oklahoma Roads Map download .PDF
The skill of observation can be developed in young students. Good observational skills can enhance students’ writing, artwork, storytelling, and map making. In this lesson, students will use a GPS unit to identify the location of physical and human features and then use the data to create a map and a piece of artwork. (Social Studies, The Arts, Technology)
Exploring My World Lesson download .PDF
eTrex Legend Quick Reference Guide download .PDF
In this lesson, students will engage in a hands-on activity using GPS technology in the context of the Arizona copper industry. By doing so, students will understand the history and importance of the copper industry in Arizona. (Social Studies, Reading, Writing)
Arizona Copper Mines Lesson download .PDF
Arizona Mining Towns Map download .PDF
eTrex Legend Quick Reference Guide download .PDF
In 2000, Global Positioning Systems, also called GPS was opened to the civilian population. As a result, a hi-tech treasure hunt called "geocaching" was born. A cache is a hidden container with a logbook and possible items inside. Today there are over 544,000 caches world-wide. This lesson will introduce students to GPS technology and give them the opportunity to have hands-on experience geocaching with the use of a GPS receiver. In addition, they will complete a mapping activity with hints found in three caches. (Social Studies, Technology, Writing)
A GeoTreasure Hunt!! Lesson download .PDF
Landform Regions of Arizona Map labeled download .PDF
Landform Regions of Arizona Map unlabeled download .PDF
eTrex Legend Quick Reference Guide download .PDF
In this lesson, students will engage in a hands-on activity using GPS technology in the context of the California Gold Rush. By doing so, students will understand the role that the Gold Rush played in westward expansion. (Social Studies, Reading, Writing)
California Gold Rush Lesson download .PDF
eTrex Legend Quick Reference Guide download .PDF
Students enjoy scavenger hunts. By participating in this familiar activity, students can learn about spatial technology and practice using GPS units. In this lesson, students will use GPS units to locate places in their environment and will practice using the correct parts of speech in written sentences. (Social Studies, Writing)
A GPS Scavenger Hunt Lesson download .PDF
Transect mapping is a tool used to describe the location and distribution of resources as well as to describe the physical landscape and area uses. The tool involves field observation, discussion, and diagramming. This activity will allow students the opportunity to identify the uses for their campus based on information collected using specified GPS way point coordinates on the transect line. (Social Studies, Science, Writing)
Transect Mapping with GPS Lesson download .PDF
Constantly changing technology is not only fun to use with friends or family, but knowing how to use it can be beneficial when applying for a job or as a means of professional development. Students should be exposed to current geographic tools and skills to prepare them for careers in scientific, geographic, or educational fields. In this lesson students will gain the knowledge of how to use a personal Global Positioning System receiver (GPSr). Additionally, they will be exposed to various careers that use Global Positioning System (GPS) as a means of collecting data or conducting business. (Social Studies, Workplace Skills)
Fun in the Sun with GPS Lesson download .PDF
The Arizona Geographic Information Council is looking for GPS lessons to add to our current offering of lessons. We will pay $150 for an original, Arizona Standards-based lesson using GPS. For more information, click on Lesson Form below.
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