GPS Physics | Science Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions

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Learning about the physics of GPS is important because it reveals how principles of time, space, and motion enable precise navigation and positioning systems that are vital in everyday life. GPS relies on satellite signals, the speed of light, and Einstein’s theory of relativity to provide accurate location data. Understanding the physics behind GPS enhances our ability to improve technologies used in transportation, communication, agriculture, and emergency services. It also showcases the practical applications of advanced scientific concepts in solving real-world problems and advancing global connectivity. With this in mind, let's engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.

This GPS Physics science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about GPS Physics. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this GPS Physics article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.

THIS GPS PHYSICS ARTICLE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS GPS PHYSICS ARTICLE:

3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.

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I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).