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Ki – Yi Treasure Hunt
Using GPS/GIS in the Classroom
GPS Receivers
Hand-held unit “Digital compass” with a
brain. Receives latitude and
longitude data Receives time data
GPS Receivers – Quality Levels
Survey grade Mapping grade Recreational grade
<1 meter accuracy
1-2 meter accuracy
10-20 meter accuracy
Geographic Information System
Called GIS Includes
GPS Unit Computer software Database information Satellites Control stations
Geographic Information System
ArcView Software
GIS programs by ESRI World leader in GIS software and data production
Partnership with state of South Dakota Interactive mapping software Database information
Retrieve public data Input end user data
ArcView Software
GPS/GIS Uses
Military Emergency response Economic development City planning Real Estate Recreation
Why Teach GPS/GIS?
Hands on learning Kids love to use technology SDSU Geography majors Real world application
GPS/GIS at WHS
Attended GPS/GIS TTL summer 2003 Created a unit in World Geography course on
GPS/GIS Attended GIS workshop spring 2004 in Pierre
GPS/GIS at WHS - Unit
Covered background information 2 days GPS unit training 1 day of Ki-Yi Treasure Hunt 3 days of ArcView software training 3 days mapping our routes in WTN
9-12 WORLD GEOGRAPHY STANDARDS
1. use maps, globes, and other geographic tools to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective by selecting appropriate maps, map projections, and other graphic representations to analyze geographic problems; constructing maps using fundamental cartographic principles including translating narratives about places and events into graphic representations; interpreting maps and other geographic tools through the analysis of case studies and using data; and using geographic tools to
represent and interpret the earth’s physical and human systems.
Ki-Yi Unit Objectives:
After completing this unit the student will be able to understand…
how to care and operate the handheld GPS units. the many real-world applications of GPS and GIS
systems. how GPS/GIS have affected their world and
possible uses for them in their future. how to correctly generate and use map projections
of various types.
Ki-Yi Unit Tasks
2. Discuss misconceptions and current knowledge of GPS or GIS systems handout.
3. View the website GPS Uses in Everyday Life – Aerospace Corporation GPS primer and complete worksheet.
4. Go over Location Review document and website World Atlas.com Latitude and Longitude
1. Hook – How GPS is used today. Military and civilian uses. Ambush in Iraq Laser Guided Missiles GPS Guided boat to Cuba
Ki-Yi Unit Tasks
5. GPS/GIS consumer uses Internet activity.
6. With the GPS unit in hand, read through the User Guide overview.
7. Learn to set a waypoint and navigate to it. Enter ______________ as the goto point and determine what is at that location.
8. Partner up and do Ki-Yi Treasure Hunt.
Ki – Yi Treasure Hunt
Ki – Yi Treasure Hunt
Setting Waypoint
Locating Waypoint
GPS/GIS Unit Tasks
9. Upload waypoints from Ki-Yi treasure hunt into your computer using OziExplorer. Ozi instructions
10. Complete Mapping Our World module one in ArcView.
11. Complete Mapping Our World module five in ArcView.
12. Work with Treasure Hunt shapefile to map route and home.
13. Print map and turn in.
14. Take GPS overview quiz.
15. Complete GIS/GPS journal prompt.
Base Layer
Treasure Hunt Waypoints
Treasure Hunt Route
City Street Layer
House Location
Route to School
Completed Map
Implementing GPS/GIS
Request ArcView software http://www.state.sd.us/deca/ddn4learning/statewide/GPS/GISlicense.htm
Train your teachers Purchase GPS units Implement unit into curriculum Sources
http://www.esri.com http://www.precisionag.ncsu.edu/GPTREI/gps/applications/receiverAccuracy/rece
iverAccuracyPreview.htm
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