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The Power Steering Is Out?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use the point slope formula to calculate the slope and equation of a line. In this algebra lesson, students identify point on a coordinate plane using a robot. They differentiate between the different quadrants a they follow the...
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How Do Cartographers Find Points on a Map?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders describe latitude and longitude and how they may be useful to find things on a map.  In this cartography lesson plan students divide into groups and devise a coordinate system that can be used to communicate a...
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Midpoints and Segment Congruence

For Students 10th
In this midpoints and segment congruence activity, 10th graders solve 14 different problems that relate to determining the midpoints and segments congruence in each. First, they use the given number line to find the coordinates of the...
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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students plot functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They explore lines and parabolas. Students analyze graphs and answer questions about the information presented on the graph using an online program.
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Hands On: Linear Equations

For Students 5th
In this linear equation worksheet, 5th graders complete the equations, and fill in the function tables, before graphing the equation on the coordinate planes in 4 problems . They use equations with variables to solve 2 problems.
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Flips, Turns, and Slides: Adventures with Transformations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore transformations. In this math instructional activity, students plot points on a coordinate grid and construct shapes. Students discuss movements on the grid as flips, turns and slides.
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Applications of Properties of Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of quadrilaterals. In this quadrilaterals lesson, students use the slope formula, midpoint formula, and distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
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Graph It!

For Students 10th - 12th
In this graph it activity, students graph inequalities on a coordinate plane.  This one-page activity contains 3 problems.
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Saving the Bald Eagle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students plot on a coordinate plane. In this algebra activity, students identify points on a coordinate plane and graph lines given coordinate pairs. They create a model as they study bald eagles and their growth and decay.
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Classmate Grid

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students interview classmates and record their findings on a coordinate grid using Inspiration or Kidspiration and digital cameras. This lesson is technology-based and includes resource links.
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Constructing Tangrams

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders visualize and identify geometric shapes after applying transformations on a coordinate plane. In this tangrams lesson, 7th graders construct a set of tangrams and then answer extension questions related to measurement,...
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Graphing Game

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of graphing ordered pairs. In this graphing ordered pairs activity, students work in teams to play a version of Connect 4. Students use a Cartesian grid with values -4 to 4 as their Connect 4 board. Students...
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Plotting Points

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice plotting points on a coordinate plane. As a class, they create and label the parts of a graph. Given ordered pairs, they plot the points, connect them to reveal a particular shape, and find the area of the shape.
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Handy Reflections

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners explore reflections on a coordinate plane in this lesson. They trace their hand on a grid, determine the coordinates of each point, and create a scatter plot of their points. Pupils use this information to investigate aspect...
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MAP MAGNETIC FIELD OF A ROOM

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers map the magnetic field of a room (classroom or room at home -- recommend kitchen) at two or more heights. They create a coordinate grid within the room and make a relatively accurate map of the room to super impose the...
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A slope or not a slope? That is the question.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to Cartesian Coordinates. They use a creative game at the beginning of the lesson to identify quadrants by passing candy to one another. The rest of the lesson is using vocabulary and problem...
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Measuring Segments

For Students 10th
In this measuring segments worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems related to determining the measurements of various segments. First, they determine each missing measure given the information. Then, students find the value...
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Investigating Functions

For Students 11th
In this investigating functions activity, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs shown. Then, students make a rough sketch of graph on a coordinate plane. They also determine...
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Function Investigation

For Students 11th
For this functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs provided, making a rough sketch on a coordinate plane. Then, students predict what each graph will look...
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Finding Coordinates on a Grid

For Students 3rd
In this finding coordinates on a grid activity, 3rd graders write the name of the shape that corresponds to eight given coordinates.
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Shapes and Coordinates

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this shapes and coordinates instructional activity, students identify the shapes that are located and given coordinates on graphs. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Shapes and Coordinates Practice

For Students 5th - 6th
In this shapes and coordinates worksheet, students write the name of the shape that corresponds to given coordinates. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Make a Classroom Map

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students map the items in their classroom to explain the importance of coordinate systems.
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Fall Plowing: Drawing to Scale

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore coordinates and scale drawings. In this drawing to scale lesson, students discuss symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes, geometric, shapes and estimation of size.  Learners recreate a portion of a drawing using a...

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