Course Description

Author:
 
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Subject:
 
Engineering, Ecology, Forestry and Agriculture 

Provider:
 
TeachEngineering 

Provider Set:
 
TeachEngineering 

Level:
 
Middle School, High School 

Grades:
 
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Language:
 
English 

Material Type:
 
Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan 

Media Format:
 
Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
Abstract:
 
During a scavenger hunt and an art project, students learn how to use a handheld GPS receiver for personal navigation. Teachers can request assistance from the Institute of Navigation to find nearby members with experience in using GPS and in locating receivers to use.


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Curated OER

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lessons

    • GPS on the Move