Explain it like I am Five GPS- A Kid-Friendly Guide to What It Is and Who Made It

GPS, which stands for Global Positioning System, is like a magic map that helps us find our way. Imagine you have a special box with satellites up in the sky.

These satellites talk to your box and tell it exactly where you are on Earth. It’s like a game of “Hot or Cold” where the satellites say if you’re getting closer or farther from your destination.

GPS was invented by clever scientists and the U.S. government, but now everyone can use it. It helps lots of people, like your parents when they drive cars, ships, and planes to navigate, and even your favorite video games that use location.

So, GPS helps everyone find their way around, just like a treasure map!