Navigating the Grid: Mastering Coordinates!

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Navigating the Grid: Mastering Coordinates!

Learning objective

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and plot coordinates on a grid.

What do you already know about plotting points on a grid?

What are Coordinates?

Coordinates are a set of values that show an exact position on a grid. They are written as (x, y).

The X and Y Axes

The x-axis runs horizontally, and the y-axis runs vertically. They intersect at the origin (0, 0).

Reading Coordinates

Coordinates are read as (x, y). First, move along the x-axis, then move along the y-axis.

Plotting Points on a Grid

To plot a point, start at the origin, move along the x-axis, then the y-axis.

Quadrants of the Grid

A grid is divided into four quadrants. Quadrant I contains positive x and y values.

Activity: Plot Your Own Path

Choose 5 coordinates and plot them on the grid. Connect the points to form a shape.

Checking Your Work

Ensure each point is correctly plotted. The shape

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Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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