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Fun With GPS
      This book offers fun and educational activites kids can do with GPS recievers.   Being familiar with how GPS works is important for continued work with geospacial projects using GIS (Geographic Information Systems).   Millions of peole love their GPS (global positioning system) devices but don't know they can use this amazing technology to do more--much more--than simply calculate location.  The dozens of illustrated examples in this lively guide show how GPS devices can be attached to just about anything (or anyone), including dogsleds, race cars, hot-air balloons, sailboats, windsurfers, ski racers, hockey players, even animals.  Each example includes maps and photographs to inspire hobbyists, airline passengers, athletes, animal lovers, drivers, teachers, and students to track and map their activities.  The book also discusses ways to incorporate GPS technology in the classroom to reinforce science, math, and geography curricula, provide groundwork for project-based learning, and show students that their schoolwork is important and relevant.

Book $19.95  152 pages
Website free  http://www.gisday.com/

Grade level:  7 - 12, Leader
Project:Citizenship and Civic Education, Science and Technology, Technology and Engineering
Project Code:  A, H, HC
Author:  Donald Cooke
Copyright:  © 2005
Year:  2005
Price:  $19.95
Product ID:  2137
  National Juried Curriculum

Source Info:       ESRI Press
      phone: 888 - 377 - 4575 x1-1585
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