Navigation and Technology Throughout Time: Hunting Safely.xlsx

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1	Teacher:	Judith Kennen II
2	Date:	September 6, 2023-June 13, 2024
3	Lesson Title:	Navigation and technology throughout time
4	Class Title:	Hunting Safety
5	Grade Level:	7
6	Time:	8-10 class periods
7	Subject Integration/Collaboration:	Earth Science, Living Environment, Wilderness Classes, Middle School Sciences
8	New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards ---->Examples to the right--------------------->					--------->>>	Lesson Plan Example
9	9-12.IC.1-Evaluate the impact of computing technologies on equity, access, and influence in a global society.						Navigation applications require updated cell phones with storage and often subscriptions up to $100/year. Some features may be free, but lines cannot be drawn, certain features cannot be used, and maps cannot be printed without paying for the additional features. Garmin Satellite navigation systems or communicators cost anywhere from $100-1,000+. CalTopo is a free online mapping source, but it doesn't contain leanto, privy, or primitive campsite information. Paper maps are expensive to buy and are limited depending on which map series on accuracy and necessary information.
10	9-12.IC.2-Debate laws and regulations that impact the development and use of computing technologies and digital information.						In New York, the DEC does not charge for rescues if a navigation SOS is triggered. However, depending on the state, anywhere from $5,000-10,000 per couple of hours can be charged to an individual for a rescue.
11	9-12.IC.3-Debate issues of ethics related to real world computing technologies.						Ethical issues that could be addressed include comprimising location information on applications, charging of rescues, and public news releases of rescues.
12	9-12.IC.4-Assess personal and societal trade-offs related to computing technologies and data privacy.						Navigation tradeoffs include human error, battery consumption, and glitches in the software or hardware.
13	9-12.IC.5-Describe ways that complex computer systems can be designed for inclusivity and to mitigate unintended consequences.						Individuals with limited incomes, poor vision, and/or those in wet conditions where technology would be compromised can utilize customized map creation features and print the maps with varying overlays, backgrounds, and scales with needed waypoints.
14	9-12.IC.6-Create accessible computational artifacts that meet standard compliance requirements or otherwise meet the needs of users with disabilities.						Students will plan field trips and print maps for each group to use based on algorithims/calculations on what trips they could accomplish in the alloted time.
15	9-12.IC.7-Invesigate the use of computer science in multiple fields.						We will briefly discuss careers that heavily involve these navigation tools such as forest rangers and police agencies, science field technicians, surveyors, fisherman, foresters, archeologists, hunting guides, and etc.
16	9-12.CT.1-Create a simple digital model that makes predictions of outcomes.						After reviewing splits of the time needed to cover each mile with given elevation, we can create calculations that estimate time per mile based on elevation gain using excel/Google Sheets.
17	9-12.CT.2-Collect and evaluate data from multiple sources for use in a computational artifact.						Students will evaluate time estimates given by various websites, blogs, "fastest known times" on record, and applications for accuracy.
18	9-12.CT.5-Modify a function or procedure in a program to perform its computation in a different way over the same inputs, while preserving the result of the overall program.						Modify excel algorithims to reflect time on ascents versus descents, elevation gradients, pausing tracker input during breaks to increase mileage accuracy
19	9-12.CT.9-Systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases, based on anticipating common errors and user behavior.						Compare and contrast the 5+ differents applications/technologies/devices (satellite Garmin, OnxBackcountry, Gaia, Apple Watch step counters, AllTrails, string on paper map method and calculating contour lines) on the same trail at the same pace for mileage, splits, average time, elevation gain, and etc.
20	9-12.CY.1-Determine the types of personal and organizational information and digital resources that an individual may have access to that needs to be protected.						AllTrails, Apple Watch, Garmin, and Gaia can all post locations publicly in addition to pictures taken, time estimates, splits, mileage, commentary, ratings, and various information
21	9-12.CY.2-Describe physical, digital, and behavioral safeguards that can be employeed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of information.						Settings on each application can be shared with others if provided a link to track loved ones or set to private.
22	9-12.DL.2-Communicate and work collaboratively with others using digital tools to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.						Students will work together in groups of 3-4 then partner up to teach other groups 1:1 on how to create maps and trip plans on each application/device.
23	9-12.DL.4-Independently select advanced digital tools and resources to create, revise, and publish complex digital artifacts or collection of artifacts.						Students will be using complex features, drawing tools, and overlays on maps for each application to create 2D and 3D maps.
24	9-12.DL.6-Activity manage digital presence and footprint to reflect and understanding of permanence and potential consequences of actions in online spaces.						Trail posts on social media can lead to legal actions pending the group size, days spent in one camping spot, pictures of illegal procedures (drones in high peaks wilderness, more than 2 tents in a state campground spot, unleashed dogs, etc.).
25	http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/computer-science-digital-fluency-standards-k-12.pdf
26	New York State MS Next Gen Science Standards
27	HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
28	HS-LS2-2. Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales.
29	HS-LS2-6. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
30	HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.*
31	HS-LS2-8. Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce.
32	HS-ESS1-7. Construct an explanation using evidence to support the claim that the phases of the moon, eclipses, tides and seasons change cyclically.
33	HS-ESS1-4. Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.
34	HS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.
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36	Brief Overview:	Students will have an interactive Google Slides lecture on navigation through time where they will be grouped and tasked with using the varying technologies throughout the presentation. After, a student from each group will partner up with another group member to teach their technology. Partners will rotate until each student understands how to use the technology. After, we'll evaluate the pros and cons and dive deeper into the features of each modern-day navigation application, system, or tool to plan/create trips. We'll create algorithims to calculate time estimates based on mileage, elevation gain, and etc. to create accurate models in addition to evaluating the accuracy of other models on the applications. In the field, we'll evaluate the ethics of biodiversity and trail maintenance/infastructure, social media and application reliability and trends in terms of usage and harm to the environment, how our calculations keep the group safe as a whole and help us appropriately prepare survival supplies, and how primitive navigation can aid with emergency survival techniques.
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38	Guiding Question:	How has navigation technology changed over time?
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40	Science Learning Objectives:	-Journal then debrief on bodily responses while hiking such as sweating, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, decreased or increased appetite or excretory responses.
41		-Journal wildlife sitings on more populated trails versus while bushwhacking or less populated trails to calculate biodiversity versus species abundance and richness.
42		-Discuss the absence of certain ADK species relative to trail use, social media trends, and/or lack of regulations over time.
43		-Create inclusive and equitable solution for issues related to high volumes on high peaks or certain "lister" trails based on number models of usable and available parking.
44		-Relate wilderness group roles and dynamics to overall group success and safety.
45		-Observe/journal moon phases, polaris positions, and sun positions while outside to calculate the days that passed, time of day, and cardinal direction.
46		-Create/draw a topographic map based on active hike and/or imaginary hike information.
47		-Create various trail models using different applications to graph and calculate time estimates per mile.
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49	Science Vocabulary:	Heart rate, flight or flight, feedback loop, homeostasis, breathing rate, GPS, profile, scale, splits, legend, contour line, astrolabe, sextant, constellation, longitude, latitude, magnetic declination, cardinal directions, species abundance, species richness, biodiversity, crescent, waning, waxing, gibbous, plateau, valley, hill, cirque, Class I-V rapids, slope, grade, mountain, cliff, gulleys, switchbacks, summit, true north, magnetic north, baseplate, dial, round trip, FKT (fastest known time)
50	Unit Details
51		Learning/Teaching Activities
52	Introduction/Prior Knowledge	Basic earth science vocabulary terms of topography, health terms related to homeostasis concepts, and biodiversity vocabulary
53	Direct Instruction	Google Slides presentation on navigation throughout time, how to calibrate cardinal directions, calculate slope gadients, calculate time and elevation gain based on mileage, calculate time of day and estimate cardinal direction based on celestial objects, how to read topo maps, and how to draw topo maps
54	Guided Practice	Topo map interpretations, how to use a compass, graph and algorithim for time estimate calculations/creations
55	Independent Practice	Stations/scavenger hunts to create maps, interpret maps, create time estimates and elevation profiles
56	Closing/Sharing/Reflection	Field trip time estimate debriefs, group and partner work station peer reviews and whole group discussions, daily interactive bell ringers and exit tickets throughout the Google Slides instruction
57	Assessment(s)	"Goose Chase" Application scavenger hunt to test orientation skills, bushwhacking activities to test orientation skills, map creation assessment, map reading assessment (accurate elevation gains, mileage, etc.), trip planning and prepartion assessments (gear checks, time estimate accuracy, etc.)
58	Accommodations/Modifications for All Learners	Magnifying glass, customized printed maps to scale and/or at varying fonts, scales, and/or gridlines depending on visual needs, screen and color adjustments, paper and/or screen options
59	Activities for Extending the Learning	Students will use these skills in several culminating field experiences for day hikes, overnight backpacking trips, overnight canoe cmaping trips, and etc. They will continually plan trips and create trips for their peers in the wilderness program.
60	Materials Needed (used in initial version of this project):
61	Quantity	Item Description	Individual Cost	Total Cost	Link
62	2	iphone x	137.95	275.9	https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPhone-GSM-Unlocked-64GB/dp/B07756QYST/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=iphone%2Bx&qid=1692642157&s=wireless&sr=1-6&th=1
63	1	AllTrails Plus Membership Application	$35.99	35.99	https://www.alltrails.com/plus
64	1	OnxBackcountry Elite Membership Application	$99.99	99.99	https://webmap.onxmaps.com/purchase/backcountry/membership/
65	1	Gaia Premium Application	$39.99	$39.99	https://www.gaiagps.com/
66					GAIA DISCOUNT CODE: https://www.gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=happiestoutdoors
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