ki – yi treasure hunt

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

Questions

By: Paul Peterson

Social Studies Teacher

Watertown High School

petersop@wtn.k12.sd.us