http://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/cub_/lessons/cub_navigation/cub_navigation_lesson01.xmllessontext/xmlIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program, cardinal directionscompasscoordinatesdirectionsglobal positioning systemGPSgridslatitudelongitudemapnavigationnavigation latitude longitude equator prime meridian cardinal directions compass global positioning system or GPS

In this lesson, students are shown the very basics of navigation. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well as the use and principles of a map and compass.

Some engineers create sophisticated guidance systems. For example, the MapQuest.com website provides detailed maps and directions that were created by computer algorithms and software designed by engineers. Another technology is OnStar — a system installed in vehicles to provide information and services such as stolen vehicle tracking and roadside assistance. The system uses GPS satellite and cellular technology to link the vehicle and driver to a help center. Explain the concepts of coordinates and cardinal directions. Explain the importance of using a common set of symbols and methods when making maps.Describe how using and understanding maps and compasses can help determine one's location.Explain how navigational technology like global positioning system (GPS) is used in many areas of engineering. Describe latitudinal and longitudinal numbers and how to measure distance using those numbers.50TeachEngineering.orgJeff WhiteMatt LippisPenny AxelradJanet Yowell Malinda Schaefer Zarskehttp://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Intro/Part2_1a.htmlhttp://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=36-25-12-00S11416DDInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems.68S11425BDColoradoScienceb. Describe methods and equipment used to explore the solar system and beyond 88S114275BColoradoMathb. Apply properties of complementary, supplementary, and vertical angle relationships 88S11426CEColoradoMatha. Convert from one representation of a linear function to another, including situations, tables, equations (slope-intercept form), and graphs 88United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2011-05-248Teacher