Applied Technologies Introduction to Global Positioning

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Introduction to Global Positioning

This 5-10 hour curriculum package provides an agriscience instructor with all the necessary resources for teaching an introductory class in GPS (global positioning systems). While participating in this exploratory course, students will:

become familiar with the history of mapping and navigation
discover the origins of GPS
define point, line, and area
create a map using a data dictionary
explore GPS and GIS applications
research careers that employ GPS and GIS technologies
learn how to correctly use a GPS receiver

The Introduction to Global Positioning Package includes:

6 GPS receivers
GPS trainer
software
reference text
GPS video
world atlas
electronic street atlas
comprehensive instructor's guide with lesson plan ideas
transparencies

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