Teaching Tools and Lesson Plans
- Lesson Plan Listing
- This site contains an extensive listing of lesson plans related to GPS/GIS, for all grades, although most are at the elementary level.
- GPS Activities @ The University of Virginia
- This site contains an three lesson plans for advanced grades.
- Spatial Thinking with ArcExplorer--Java Edition for Education: Applications for Grades 4-6(pdf)
- "The newly released ArcExplorer--Java Edition for Education offers new opportunities to introduce younger students to using GIS to improve spatial thinking. The simple interface and limited command set make it ideal for both younger students and their teachers."
- Lessons in Navigation for Middle School Students (pdf)
- Lessons in Navigation for Middle School Students.
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: GPS and Mathematics (pdf)
- A handout outlining relations between GPS and Mathematics, and several lesson examples suitable for secondary students.
- The Science Spot
- Contains a few original lessons, and many links to others.
Teacher Information
- Geocaching with Kids:
- Some general tips for providing informative and exciting lessons.
- GPSGames.org
- A site containing 6 games, such as GPS Golf, to be played with GPS equipment.
- Geocaching.com A directory of geocaches around the world. Requires registration (free).
- Google Earth
- A searchable map of the world, featuring GPS information.
- Lane Education Service District Virtual Training Center
- A site containing a thorough overview of GPS for teachers, as well as ideas for lessons and general tips and tricks.