Resources for Teachers
GPS-Based STEM Curriculum
In 2018, the U.S. government released a free curriculum that uses GPS concepts and activities to stimulate student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are currently updating and editing the original materials to enhance their educational value. We apologize for this gap in the availability of the curriculum.
Materials from NOAA Education
The following links lead to GPS-related lesson plans prepared for high school teachers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Materials from the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Institution's Time and Navigation exhibit includes online teaching resources and rich multimedia related to GPS.
If you're planning a class trip to Washington, D.C., be sure to visit the exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum!
Resources for Students
Frequently Asked Questions
For more questions and answers about GPS, visit our FAQ.
The Global Positioning System is a U.S.-owned utility that provides users with positioning, navigation, and timing services.
GPS is an essential element of the global information infrastructure. The technology is in everything from cell phones and wristwatches to bulldozers, shipping containers, and ATM's.
Career Corner
"This constellation is flown by young professionals — some straight out of high school with some pretty intensive training... some out of college... some of them have engineering degrees and orbital science degrees."
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