Here is an article so that you can collect some great ideas about being the coolest, savviest teacher around. This week is a science experiment working with GPS...check it out!
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As part of the fourth grade science objectives students must classify Utah plants. A simple way to do this is to classify using the categories of grass, tree and shrub. We have created a simple project that will send your students on an adventure!
You will need the accompanying worksheet, the following websites, GPS tracking system (enough for groups of 4 to 6 students) and an adventure location. Some suggestions would be the school grounds, local parks, city buildings, a local university. Please obtain permission where necessary. Before you begin, make any necessary arrangements to transport students to the adventure location.
First, give the students the accompanying worksheet and direct them to the list of common Utah plants located at the bottom. Ask them to go to this website, http://extension.usu.edu/range/ or Google their specific plant. Draw a simple representation of identifying characteristics.
As the teacher, instruct the class in GPS technology. Accompany students to the adventure location. Have students identify their chosen plant, obtain a sample, and record the GPS location. Return to the classroom.
Have students confirm their choices using the website provided earlier. Compare GPS locations found by the students. Emphasize that everything on the earth is located by coordinates.
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