Lincoln's New Salem State Historical Site
and the
GIS2GPS Team

presents a

Have GPS Will Travel Class

with a Historical & Geographic Focus
on New Salem & Abraham Lincoln

Experience the ultimate introductory level GPS hands-on workshop for formal and non-formal educators. This class is for all grade 3rd - 16th educators who wish to learn what GPS is and how to use it as a tool with their students in the classroom. Teachers will learn what GPS is, how to work with a GPS unit, initialize it, program it, collect data, enter data, clear data and how it is used in the real world and why it is important in education. Topics include Geocaching, Confluence and Scavenger Hunts will be covered and experienced in the class. Also what is possible with GPS data will be explored and demonstrated in terms of mapping with Google Earth.

The unique twist to this class will be the use of ecocache sites that let you experience history, social studies and geography in action – its landscapes, its formations, its development or the visible features that all have a story to tell. An ecocache is a special place that people can visit to learn about a unique feature or aspect of the area. Each ecocaches will include a set of educational notes and the details about where to find the location (latitude and longitude). Visitors to the local ecocaches will be able to see how our history has been shaped by historical processes, how the museum manages the resources and how historians gather evidence to learn about the local history and geography. Also learn how ecocaches can be used to explore, learn and teach about your community and other local features.

Participants will also have the chance to try out different types of GPS units. No prior GPS or computer experience is necessary. GPS units will be provided for use.
We are now using Garmin GPS 60 units in all our classes!

Event Dates: June 17, 18 & 19 - 2009
Early Arrival: 8:30 am – coffee & rolls
Start Time: 9:00 am
Conclusion Time: 3:00 pm
Location:
Lincoln's New Salem State Historical Site
15588 History Lane
Petersburg, IL 62675
The park is 2 miles South of Petersburg and about 20 miles Northwest of Springfield on Route 97
Instructors: Edward Gorny, Nancy Gorny, Denis Kazelas & Carol Przyzycki
Sponsors:

Lincoln's New Salem State Park and the GIS2GPS Team

Cost: $150.00 – includes all materials, software and use of equipment
CPDU's 15 in all
College Credit:
(Optional)
$80.00 - for one hour of graduate workshop credit through Quincy University - forms will be available the first day of class.
Registration Limit: 25 max
Register by: Registrations forms ASAP to reserve a place
registration will be first come first served
Pelease register by:
Target Audience:
All 3 - 16 formal and non-formal educators and school technology coordinators, who want to support students by exploring the world with cutting edge technology.
Local Hotels List of suggested hotels - click here for the .pdf
Questions? Contact: Edward Gorny, egorny@gis2gps.com
New!!!
On Line Registration - Reserve Your Place!
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