Christmas Coordinate Graphing Lesson Plans

Sixth graders study graphs. In this graphing instructional activity, 6th graders plot ten points on a Cartesian coordinate graph using ordered pairs and play a game to practice this skill with a partner.

Young scholars explore how to find locations on a map. In this geography lesson, students brainstorm ways to find the location of different buildings. They learn about coordinate points and how to use them to locate areas on a grid or map. Young scholars practice using ordered pairs by playing a battleship game. They also use a website to practice with coordinate graphing.

Students use coordinate graphs in order to identify objects and their locations. They are shown how to plot the x and y coordinates and then are given values to be plotted during guided and independent practice. Students are assessed on the accuracy of the graph.

Students place pieces of candy on their coordinate graphs as the teacher calls out the colors and coordinates embedded in the plan. The teacher circulates around the class to check each student's answers for accuracy.

Students evaluate the uses and strengths of different kinds of graphs in relation to a set of data. They examine tables, bar graphs, line plots, box plots and coordinate graphs.

Students identify and write coordinates for landmarks they see on a treasure map, using grid lines. Students trace their route to the treasure according to directions and participate in any of 5 associated activities.

Sixth graders use measurement procedures to collect data, organize the data in a table, graph the data on a coordinate graph, and use fractions and decimals to estimate the constant of proportionality, ++, that describes the relationship between the circumference and diameter of the circle.

Young scholars demonstrate how to apply their knowledge of graphing to their individual interests. They reflect on how these mathematical concepts apply to the "real" world. Students work as an artist using Studio Rules. They paint paper to create a graph of personal interests to show variables and coordinates.

Students relate data to coordinate graphs and plot points on this graph. They use minimum wage data to construct the graph. Students decide appropriate time intervals for the graphs. They share graphs with their classmates.

Students investigate geometric reflections. For this geometry lessons, students create geometric reflections that show the reflection across the x and y axis of a coordinate graph. They watch a teacher demonstration before proceeding on their own. They can access an interactive web site for practice.