Using GPS/GIS in the Classroom 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 Recreation grade (10-20m) Mapping grade (1-2m) Survey grade (<1m) There are three common grades of receivers frequently used by GPS data collectors: survey grade, mapping grade, and recreational grade. Survey grade is the most accurate and is based on real-time kinematic GPS technology. A survey grade GPS unit is used in situations where accuracy is essential, such as engineering applications, property boundary determinations, and robotic vehicle guidance. Survey grade receivers typically can provide true positional accuracy within a centimeter in the horizontal direction and elevation accuracies within 10 centimeters. Mapping grade receivers are typically used where accuracy is important, but not worth the added expense of owning or leasing a survey grade receiver. Mapping grade receivers are differentially corrected GPS to reduce positional errors. Differentially corrected GPS systems are capable of horizontal accuracies from one to two meters, depending on the source for the real-time correction data. Vertical accuracy is typically 3 meters. Applications for mapping grade receivers include field scale surveys of wetland boundaries, mapping nutrient levels in agricultural fields, and crop yield monitoring. The least accurate GPS receivers are recreational grade, typically used for outdoor sports or navigation. These receivers do not use differential correction, and may have position error up to 20 meters. Test Material http://www.precisionag.ncsu.edu/GPTREI/gps/applications/receiverAccuracy/receiverAccuracyPreview.htm

Geographic Information System Called GIS Includes GPS Unit Computer software Database information Satellites Control stations

Geographic Information System geographic information systems (GIS) - are organized collections of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze and display all forms of geographically referenced information. GIS is being used by many researchers in the environmental field to view a number of different indicators simultaneously as data layers on a geographic grid. By associating data of all kinds with points on a map, GIS can illustrate patterns and trends that might otherwise be incomprehensive. For example, using GIS, a researcher can map multiple health indicators at and around a specific toxic waste site.

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GPS/GIS Uses Military Emergency response Economic development City planning Real Estate Recreation Military – missiles and night vision navigation Emergency response – On Star, Fire & ambulance Economic Development – possible site location City planning – infrastructure – electricity, water, sewage etc. Real estate – characteristics of houses, query for prospective buyers, bedrooms, roof type, yard size etc.

Why Teach GPS/GIS? Hands on learning Kids love to use technology SDSU Geography majors Real world application Hands on learning – literally, kids go outside and navigate and record information into GPS Kids love to use technology – tech age SDSU Geography majors – recent graduates required to take courses in GIS Real world application – outdoor sports, car navigation, future job possibilities

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 Hook – How GPS is used today. Military and civilian uses. Ambush in Iraq Laser Guided Missiles GPS Guided boat to Cuba Discuss misconceptions and current knowledge of GPS or GIS systems handout. View the website GPS Uses in Everyday Life – Aerospace Corporation GPS primer and complete worksheet. Go over Location Review document and website World Atlas.com Latitude and Longitude

Ki-Yi Unit Tasks GPS/GIS consumer uses Internet activity. With the GPS unit in hand, read through the User Guide overview. Learn to set a waypoint and navigate to it. Enter ______________ as the goto point and determine what is at that location. Partner up and do Ki-Yi Treasure Hunt.

Ki – Yi Treasure Hunt

Ki – Yi Treasure Hunt

Setting Waypoint

Locating Waypoint

GPS/GIS Unit Tasks Upload waypoints from Ki-Yi treasure hunt into your computer using OziExplorer. Ozi instructions Complete Mapping Our World module one in ArcView. Complete Mapping Our World module five in ArcView. Work with Treasure Hunt shapefile to map route and home. Print map and turn in. Take GPS overview quiz. 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 Train your teachers 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/ receiverAccuracyPreview.htm Questions

By: Paul Peterson Social Studies Teacher Watertown High School petersop@wtn.k12.sd.us