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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages of satellite systems including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), satellite navigation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), media communication systems (satellite television, sa
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the key characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages of GPS, other satellite navigation systems, GIS, satellite television and satellite phones.
  • Compare GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou in terms of coverage, accuracy and applications.
  • Explain how GIS integrates satellite imagery for spatial analysis and decision‑making.
  • Evaluate the suitability of different satellite communication systems for navigation, media broadcasting and emergency services.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Computer with internet access
  • Interactive whiteboard or smartboard
  • Printed worksheets with comparison tables
  • GPS receiver demo kit or smartphone with GPS app
  • Sample satellite imagery for GIS activity
  • Satellite TV dish diagram handout
  • Speakers for video clips
 Introduction:

Begin with a short video showing a satellite launch to capture interest. Ask learners what everyday devices rely on satellites, linking to prior knowledge of GPS in phones. State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify characteristics, uses and trade‑offs of major satellite systems.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on basic satellite concepts displayed on the board.
  2. Mini‑lecture with slides (15'): Overview of GPS and other navigation constellations, highlighting characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages.
  3. Hands‑on GIS activity (15'): Students use sample satellite imagery to create a simple map layer and discuss how GIS combines spatial and attribute data.
  4. Satellite TV demonstration (10'): Show diagram of a geostationary satellite link, discuss pros/cons, and relate to media communication.
  5. Group comparison task (10'): Teams fill the “Summary Checklist” comparing all systems and present one key finding.
  6. Exit ticket (5'): Each pupil writes one advantage and one limitation of a satellite system of their choice.
Conclusion:

Recap the main features of each satellite system and emphasise how they support navigation, mapping and communication. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval check and assign a short homework: research a real‑world case where satellite phones saved lives and prepare a one‑minute summary.