Software:

There are two very nice FREE software packages available out there that will interface with almost any recent GPS receiver. These programs allow you to save waypoints, view paths, etc. I've tried both of them with success. Click on the links below for more information about these programs and links to download them:

GPS TrackMaker
EasyGPS

You can find other useful, free software for all sorts of uses at the following sites:

Tucows
Download.com
WebAttack.com

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Helpful Information:


HERE is a great page about using GPS/GIS in K-12 education. It has lots of links and information and is a great place to start.
HERE is a NASA site with a basic introduction to latitude and longitude.
HERE is a site describing various books available using GPS.
HERE is a link to Amazon.com. Type "GPS" in the search box on their site.

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Projects:

The following is a brief list of projects that various school systems have used to involve their students with using GPS receivers to do useful work.

HERE is a project about wellhead protection in Nebraska.
HERE is a practical GPS project used in Cape Town.
HERE is a fire ant study done in Dallas, Texas.
HERE is an interdisciplinary project done in South Dakota.
HERE is an article about a GPS training camp for high school students and teachers.
HERE is an NCGIA page with links to developed modules and many other sites about using GPS/GIS in education.
HERE is a link about a GPS/GIS project involving marine environments.

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