GEO Area - GPS Area Calulator
Added: 18 May 2019
Contributor:
Helen Van Eesbeck
Resource type:
Reference
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Primary Source
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Secondary Source
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App/software
Free area & perimeter measurement app. It allows farmers to calculate exact measurements of fields using GPS in meters, acres or hectares which will allow them to calculate the exact fencing required, sprays / fertiliser needed in field to ensure accurate spreading to save money & protect biodiversity
How it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- Agriculture Science
Strand: 3. Crops
Strand unit: 3.2 Production - Management
Suggestions for use: Students can be given a field & asked to measure the area & perimeter then they can work out how mucg fencing is required & how much spray / fertiliser is needed in that field. This will ensure that the correct amount is being applied to each field to reduce the effect on wildlife & reduce incidence of pollution.
Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes
Strand unit: Technology
Suggestions for use: Students can be given a field & asked to measure the area & perimeter then they can work out how mucg fencing is required & how much spray / fertiliser is needed in that field. This will ensure that the correct amount is being applied to each field to reduce the effect on wildlife & reduce incidence of pollution.
Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes
Strand unit: Environment
Suggestions for use: Students can be given a field & asked to measure the area & perimeter then they can work out how mucg fencing is required & how much spray / fertiliser is needed in that field. This will ensure that the correct amount is being applied to each field to reduce the effect on wildlife & reduce incidence of pollution.
