GPS Lesson Plan

Region 10 CFEST at UNT and Advanced Technology Center,

 Denton Independent School District.

Performance Objective:

Upon completion of this lesson the student will be able to transfer "Waypoints" from the Garmin etrex to a PC Computer, link the screen data to a 3D World Map and view the traveled area previously marked by " Waypoints".

The student will do the following:

Specific Objectives:

-Objective 1 - download a free Google 3D World Map

-Objective 2 - download a free GPS TrackMaker

-Objective 3 - import data from an etrex GPS unit to GPS TrackMaker

-Objective 4 - view the collected data on a 3D Google World Map

-Objective 5 - add information to data points

Preparation: TEKS

125.96 Media Technology

(c)(2) (A) demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with

Individuals from varied cultures, including fellow workers, management and customers;

(A)create media graphics and animation;

Learning Style:

Learning Style - visual, auditory, field dependent, logical

Instructors: Larry Schenck
 

References:

http://earth.google.com/tour/thanks-win4.html>Downloads

Download a free 3D copy of Google Earth.

TEKS - www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter124/ch125f.html TEKS

http://www.gpstm.com/ GPS TrackMaker which will import data from an etrex Garmin GPS Unit.

Instructional Aids: PowerPoint Presentation , etrex Garmin GPS unit with PC attachment, Google Earth 3D free program, GPS TrackMaker free program.

Materials Needed: Classroom computers and jump drives.

Equipment Needed: 1. Overhead projector 2. Projector tied to computer for demonstration.

Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Learning Style - Visual, auditory, kinesthetic.

1.The instructor demonstrates each principle using the overhead projector.

1.1 Download the freeware GPS TrackMaker

1.2 Attach the etrex Garmin unit to your computer using the attached cord.

1.3 On the GPS TrackMaker > Interface > Garmin >Product ID > Routs > Waypoints

It downloads on close of the box.

1.4 Down load Google Earth.

1.5 From GPS TrackMaker click on the circle of earth.

1.6 The earth will expand to cover the "WayPoints". The student sees a photograph map of where he has traveled.

2. The instructor will assess progress during the classroom activity and encourage, guide, inform and instruct as necessary.

Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):

Learning Style - field dependent, logical, kinesthetic

Students will use individual computers to follow the work assignment as posted.

Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
 

Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):

Students will use individual computers to follow the work assignment as posted. The Instructor will assess progress during the classroom activity and encourage, guide, inform and instruct as necessary.

Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):

Learning Style - visual, auditory, field dependent, logical
 

Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):

Students completing the work can assist other students on an individual basis.

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