As you know we are currently working on a unit in Social called, "Location". In this unit we explore coordinates and mapping... It is for this reason that we will be engaging in activity with the GPS. Please view the videos below to help reinforce your knowledge....
Click on the link below to access the Regina Catholic Schools GPS Instructional video...
http://www.rcsd.ca/moodle/file.php/93/Videos/GPS_Instruction.mp4
GPS part 1
GPS part 2
GPS vs Orienteering - What's the difference?
Tracking and Waypoint Video
FARMING AND GPS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS...
Watch the following video and explore the GPS questions.
Define "efficiency".
What are some of the benefits of GPS system to the farmer in the video?
The farmer mentions that the GPS can do what "3 men used to be able to do",
explain why this is beneficial and why it may not be beneficial.
Think about the following statements.
The GPS is only out by less than one inch row after row, when seeding or swathing... Herbicides can be applied to the inch...
How are these facts beneficial to the farmer?
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