Name of Lesson: Can You Find Me?

Grade Level Appropriateness: Grade Level 5

Technology Content Standard Addressed: Students will
identify, apply concepts, and manage various tools and
resources to evaluate their accuracy and appropriateness in
solving problems and making decisions.
Other Content Standard Addressed: Students analyze
and interpret data.
Objective: Students will be able to differentiate between
latitude and longitude and apply it using a GPS
Materials Needed:
3 Small objects
Handheld GPS
Paper and pencil
Microsoft Powerpoint or drawing program
Suggested Group Size: 2-3 students
Procedures:
1. Groups begin on playground
2. Spread out and hide the 3 small objects in different
places around the playground and field.
3. At each hiding spot, use the GPS to calculate the
latitude and longitude coordinates.
4. Write the coordinates on a sheet of paper
5. After all the items are hidden and coordinates
documented, trade coordinates with another group.
6. Use GPS to find their hidden objects.
Assessment: Students will be required to create a map
displaying a birds-eye view of the schoolyard. It must include
the locations of the opposite groups hidden items and their
latitude and longitudes. This will be done using drawing tools
on Microsoft Powerpoint or other drawing program. The final
map will assess their ability to use latitude and longitude to
locate a specific destination.

Student Sample of Final Map