Objectives
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Students will utilized GPS (Ozi Explorer) GIS - ArcView to plot way
points from sites entered in from around the US where their teacher (Carmen
Sandiego's distant cousin) has traveled during this past summer, then from a
list of activities choose at least one
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Standards Addressed
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#4 -Social Studies Resources, 8.4.1 - Use various map forms, tools
and techniques to acquire, process and report information |
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Internet access, GPS-Ozi Explorer, ArcView software, USA map, pencil, paper, blank US map
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Time Requirement
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1 week |
Procedure/ Outline
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Students will be instructed in the use of GPS and Ozi-Explorer to download way-points. They will apply this information to plot way-points from their teacher on a map of the US (electronic and then they may transfer that to a paper map or do a layout.) Students can pick from a list of activities such as measuring distance between places, total mileage, historical significance of area, trace the route in a road map, compare it to the Corps of Discovery route, do a biography about a person from one of the cities, etc
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Modifications /Adaptions/ Extensions
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Development of a layout. Names and/or significance of bodies of
water crossed. Suggestions for extension we listed above |
Assessment
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Rubrics indicating level of effectiveness and tenants of completed project(s)
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Other Comments
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Discussion could be related to how teachers spend their summer time - training for their professional development or enjoyment (or both). Teacher also traveled to Oregon as a 75th birthday present to her mother. It will work well to gather the way-points for this project! |
