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Mapping the World: The Legacy of Dr. Gladys West

Students learn how Dr.

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Students learn how Dr. Gladys West’s mathematical modeling of Earth contributed to GPS technology. The resource combines an informational reading with coordinate-mapping skills and analysis questions.

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  • Students will explain Dr. Gladys West’s contributions to GPS technology.
  • Students will describe how a geoid model supports accurate positioning.
  • Students will apply latitude and longitude to locate points on a map.
  • Students will analyze the relationship between mathematics, satellites, and GPS.