4. Take the online quiz to see what you have learned.
5. Become an expert on one important concept. Each class member will be asked to become an expert on one important concept related to GPS and geocaching. Each member of the team will have a different assignment as follows:
1st person - answers questions 1, 2 & 3 on the Task Page.
2nd person - answers questions 4, 5 & 6
3rd person - answers questions 7 & 8
6. Students will use Google Docs to create the presentation
Process
Using your log book, complete the following activities:1. Watch the GPS video on BrainPop and take the follow-up quiz.
2. Use the sites below to answer the first six questions in your note book on GPS, GPS satellites, GPS receivers, latitude, longitude, and altitude.
What is GPS?
How GPS Works and GPS Receivers
How does the GPS work?
3. Read about the sport of geocaching. Complete the final five questions in your note book about caches, waypoints, travel bugs, and geocaching rules.
Geocaching Basics
Geocaching Rules and Equipment
Geocacher's Creed
Frequent Questions About Travel Bugs
Frequent Questions About Geocoins
4. Take the online quiz to see what you have learned.
5. Become an expert on one important concept. Each class member will be asked to become an expert on one important concept related to GPS and geocaching. Each member of the team will have a different assignment as follows:
1st person - answers questions 1, 2 & 3 on the Task Page.
2nd person - answers questions 4, 5 & 6
3rd person - answers questions 7 & 8
6. Students will use Google Docs to create the presentation