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+ | == Aids == | ||
+ | * GPS exercise sheet with answer key | ||
+ | ** {{link|Image:Gps-exercise.odt|Pincher Creek (odt)}} ({{link|Image:Gps-exercise.pdf|pdf}}) | ||
+ | *** {{link|Image:Members:2011-03-25_23_21_03u-scan.pdf}} and corrections | ||
+ | *** [[:Image:2010-03-07 14 46 28u-scan.pdf|Pincher Creek Street Map]] (with features highlighted) | ||
+ | ** {{link|Image:Gps-exercise-Lethbridge.odt|Lethbridge (odt)}} ({{link|Image:Gps-exercise-Lethbridge.pdf|pdf}}) | ||
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{{Lesson plan/Header}} | {{Lesson plan/Header}} | ||
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== Authors == | == Authors == | ||
{{prompt|List who wrote this lesson plan.}} | {{prompt|List who wrote this lesson plan.}} | ||
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== Scope == | == Scope == | ||
{{prompt|What is included in this lesson, what's not and why.}} | {{prompt|What is included in this lesson, what's not and why.}} | ||
: SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.13 "Navigation" | : SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.13 "Navigation" | ||
: Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.7 "Navigation" | : Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.7 "Navigation" | ||
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== Objectives == | == Objectives == | ||
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* know how to get distance and bearing from their GPS | * know how to get distance and bearing from their GPS | ||
* for GPS's without magnetic sensors, get a sense of how far they need to travel for the GPS to know their current heading | * for GPS's without magnetic sensors, get a sense of how far they need to travel for the GPS to know their current heading | ||
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== Time Plan == | == Time Plan == | ||
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Present Objectives | Present Objectives | ||
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* Review how to set up GPS | * Review how to set up GPS | ||
** Map Datum: NAD27 vs WGS84 | ** Map Datum: NAD27 vs WGS84 | ||
** Grid system: UTM (Canada) | ** Grid system: UTM (Canada) | ||
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* Review how to read UTM (Zone, Easting, Northing) | * Review how to read UTM (Zone, Easting, Northing) | ||
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* Review how to determine accuracy (e.g. 11m) | * Review how to determine accuracy (e.g. 11m) | ||
** waiting makes more accurate | ** waiting makes more accurate | ||
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- | + | * Have students break up into small groups | |
- | * Distribute maps | + | * Assign each group a radio and call sign |
+ | * Do a radio test | ||
* Establish a return to class time | * Establish a return to class time | ||
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* Using the answer sheet, the instructor chooses a nearby Target Letter for row ii. All the students fill it in. | * Using the answer sheet, the instructor chooses a nearby Target Letter for row ii. All the students fill it in. | ||
* Each group randomly chooses letters for rows iii to vi. They write them in and the instructor records them on his sheet. | * Each group randomly chooses letters for rows iii to vi. They write them in and the instructor records them on his sheet. | ||
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* go outside the classroom and record the Zone, Easting, Northing and Accuracy | * go outside the classroom and record the Zone, Easting, Northing and Accuracy | ||
* Review how to compare Eastings and Northings to compare relative distance and direction | * Review how to compare Eastings and Northings to compare relative distance and direction | ||
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* as a class, walk to the UTM for the Target Letter of row ii. | * as a class, walk to the UTM for the Target Letter of row ii. | ||
* locate and go to the nearest feature. | * locate and go to the nearest feature. | ||
* record the Feature Number, Zone, Easting, Northing and Accuracy for the feature. | * record the Feature Number, Zone, Easting, Northing and Accuracy for the feature. | ||
* Compare accuracy of exercise sheet with current accuracy. How do the 2 errors combine? | * Compare accuracy of exercise sheet with current accuracy. How do the 2 errors combine? | ||
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* break up into assigned groups and proceed to the remaining 5 Target Letters they have chosen, find the nearest feature and record the Zone, Easting, Northing and Accuracy for the feature. | * break up into assigned groups and proceed to the remaining 5 Target Letters they have chosen, find the nearest feature and record the Zone, Easting, Northing and Accuracy for the feature. | ||
* Some groups will complete early, have them do additional targets | * Some groups will complete early, have them do additional targets | ||
{{lesson slides end}} | {{lesson slides end}} | ||
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== Aids == | == Aids == | ||
{{prompt|What materials are needed or useful in presenting this lesson.}} | {{prompt|What materials are needed or useful in presenting this lesson.}} | ||
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more material. See ~/sar/pc/training/subject/sar-fundamentals/components/subject/19-navigation-GPS | more material. See ~/sar/pc/training/subject/sar-fundamentals/components/subject/19-navigation-GPS | ||
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== Question bank == | == Question bank == | ||
{{prompt|List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.}} | {{prompt|List of questions suitable for an review/exam of this section.}} | ||
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== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
{{prompt|What are some of the questions that students typically ask. Include the answers.}} | {{prompt|What are some of the questions that students typically ask. Include the answers.}} | ||
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{{prompt|What can others do with this lesson?}} | {{prompt|What can others do with this lesson?}} | ||
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This work is licensed under a | This work is licensed under a | ||
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License. | Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 Canada License. | ||
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or send a letter to Creative Commons, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, California 94305, USA. | or send a letter to Creative Commons, 559 Nathan Abbott Way, Stanford, California 94305, USA. | ||
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== Reference Material == | == Reference Material == |