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Handout
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Galactics: Satellite Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed glossary of terms related to satellites.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Gps: Where Are You?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic course from MIT on how a Global Positioning System(GPS)works, and the many new applications for using it. Includes lecture notes and assignments.
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Website
Other

Galactics: Types and Uses of Satellites

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes nine types of satellites and how they are used.
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Website
Other

Gps Nuts: Learn the Basics of Gps

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a basic 'course' in how GPS works.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Eduscapes: Geocaching With Kids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This introduction to geocaching provides the basic information a teacher or parent would need to begin geocaching with children. Ideas about the equipment needed, examples of different types of geocaching, and advice on ways to work with...
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Website
Google

Google Earth Blog

For Students 9th - 10th
The author has extensive experience using GPS and has worked with NASA. In his blog he posts information about the latest uses and applications of Google Earth.
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Website
Other

Geocacher University: Your First Geocaching Hunt

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a step-by-step guide to getting involved with the activity of geocaching. From setting up an account at a popular geocaching site to choosing a geocache to hunt for, to finally finding the cache and what to do then, this site will...