Instructional Video

Polygons in the Coordinate Plane

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You'll be ready to plot something after a lesson on coordinate geometry! The video instructor begins by discussing how to plot four points to create a quadrilateral. The second example demonstrates finding the area and perimeter from the given coordinates of a rectangle.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the lesson
  • Have partners create a problem for each other to complete
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds from an ability to plot points in the coordinate plane
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses a virtual plotting tool to show how to plot each point
  • Remediates background knowledge throughout the lesson
Cons
  • None