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Minnesota Operation: Military KidsGeospatial Project
Where in the world are you? How long would it take emergency services to reach your house? Global Positional Systems (GPS) use satellites orbiting the earth to locate precise positions anytime, anywhere. Learn about GPS and how to use it to navigate the world and map the things in it.
State & regional events
To view county or local club events, visit the county website.
Minnesota State Fair
4-H plays a pivotal role in youth development and public education at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 7,000 4-H youth have the opportunity to interact with the public and educate fairgoers through 4-H exhibits, demonstrations, performances, and 4-H promotion. More info.
Making science, engineering and technology exciting for youth
Learn how to draw young people into science and technology through interactive and experiential learning activities. More info
Geospatial project resources
Geospatial Evaluation Sheet (35 K PDF)
Project leader resources
GPS Basics (823 K PDF)
GPS Primer (505 K PDF)
Maps, GPS, & Coordinate Systems Explained (114 K PDF)
Science & Technology of GPS (2.3 MB PDF)
GPS & Compass Training (2.3 MB PDF)
Latitude and Longitude Activity (107 K PDF)
Geocaching with Garmin eTrex (44 K PDF)
GPS & Compass Event Report (33 K PDF)
GPS Search & Rescue Activity (59 K PDF)
Common GPS Related Terms (57 K PDF)
Compass Basics (50 K PDF)
Compass Game with Score Cards (46 K PDF)
Compass Treasure Hunt
Garmin eTrex Quick Start Guide (275 K PDF)
Compass Activity Sheet (14K PDF)
Project meeting outlines
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Lesson plans to be used with youth. Blank Project Meeting Outline (61 K PDF) |
