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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.

  • Classroom Poster

    Classroom Poster

    Teachers, download and print a copy of the "How GPS Works" poster for your classroom today.

    GPS Educational Poster
  • Materials from GPS Adventures

    Materials from GPS Adventures

    The creators of the GPS Adventures exhibit prepared "A Guide for Teachers and Students" featuring activities suitable for grades K-8.

    Learn more about GPS Adventures

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

Career Corner

Remote video URL

"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."

Learn more:

Multimedia