Unit Overview

• The Global Positioning Units or GPS Units are a navigational technology that relies on the signals from satellites to determine exact position anywhere in the world.
• GPS is a system of 24 satellites that circle the Earth twice a day and transmit information to earth.
• A GPS receiver processes satellite signals that enables it to compute position, velocity, and time.
• Once position is fixed, navigation to any point is possible.
• GPS has the capability to display a map of a geographical area. You see where you are in relation to the features on the map.
• 6 GPS Units per kit.

BOCES ISS Resources

Distance Learning   Environmental Education    Media Services  

Scheduling and Science Kit Ordering Information

• Teachers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties request the kits from us, and the couriers deliver the kits to the schools.  Teachers have up to six weeks to complete each of the learning experiences.  Once the teachers complete the learning experiences provided with the math and science kits, the kits are then sent back to us so we can refurbish them and send them out again when they are requested.  **If you need additional time to complete your kit, please contact 716-376-8272 so we can accommodate an extension. 

**Missing Items: If the kit you requested has missing item(s), please contact 716-376-8272. We will send missing item(s) out to you as soon as possible.  

• Do you want to book this kit? There are several ways to order science kits.  Ways you can order are:

MediaNet: Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Media Library  - GPS                                 Phone: 716-376-8272   Fax: 716-372-0621   Email: leigh_leyva@caboces.org or mst_kits@caboces.org                                                                                                       U.S. Mail: C/A BOCES – Math, Science, & Technology Department at Allegany, 1825 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760