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Transforming Snoopy Using Coordinates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers graph coordinate points to create a picture of Snoopy. In this coordinate point lesson, students read a book and learn about Rene Descartes' invention, the coordinate grid.  Middle schoolers graph a surprise...
Lesson Plan
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and...
Organizer
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Boots

For Students 5th
In this graphing practice instructional activity, 5th graders plot squares on a graph with an x and y axis. Once students locate each square they must color a certain design in that box to create a larger picture.
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Flips, Turns, and Slides: Adventures with Transformations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore transformations. In this math lesson, students plot points on a coordinate grid and construct shapes. Students discuss movements on the grid as flips, turns and slides.
Worksheet
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Reading Points on a Graph

For Students 6th - 7th
In this reading points on a graph worksheet, students read and identify points on a coordinate plane. They place their answers in the form of an ordered pair. Students identify 20 points. They may enter their answers on the webpage...
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Grids

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Take your study of coordinates online! Groups of students complete an online graphing introduction, plotting the points of virtual objects. A worksheet is included for extra practice.
Worksheet
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Grab the Candy

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ordered pairs worksheet, students place candy shaped markers on a grid sheet. They roll the dice to form an ordered pair. They place a marker on that grid square and take the candy piece if there is one located there.
Worksheet
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Gridlock Jr.

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this gridlock worksheet, students roll dice and put counters in the ordered pairs on the graph that they get from the rolled dice. Students play this game and whoever gets 3 in a row wins.
Worksheet
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Chapter 3: Worksheet 3A Functions

For Students 10th - 11th
In this function worksheet, students sketch functions, label the graph, and plot points on a coordinate plane. This one-page worksheet contains 22 problems.
Worksheet
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Geometry Coordinates

For Students 6th - 8th
For this geometry coordinates worksheet, students plot given ordered pairs. This one-page worksheet contains 6 problems.
Interactive
New Mexico State University

Creature Caverns

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Plot the relationship of characteristics of creepy creatures. Learners plot the coordinates to describe the number of eyes, horns, and/or brains different creatures have. Pupils fill out a table to plot the points and complete the...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network (UEN)

Integers on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Boogie fever! Explore the concept of integers on coordinate plane. In this integers on a coordinate plane instructional activity, students graph rational numbers on the coordinate plane and identify coordinates of a point. Students...
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Coordinate Graphs, Translations and Reflections

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students perform translations and reflections. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph functions. They move the functions around on the coordinate plane using translation and reflection.
Interactive
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Graphing Points: Pre Test

For Students 5th - 9th
In this graphing points instructional activity, students complete multiple choice questions about axis's on a graph and points on a graph. Students complete 10 questions total.
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NY Learns

Investigation - Looking at Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Middle schoolers construct polygons by plotting points on a coordinate plane. Pupils connect the points and identify which polygons they have drawn. They will need graph paper to carry out the assigned activities. A vocabulary list,...
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Plotting Grids Using Battleship

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students coordinate grid points on X and Y axises to plot a physical location. The game of "Battleship is used to present first hand knowledge of this skill.
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EngageNY

Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Teachers 8th Standards
Create tables of solutions of linear equations. A lesson has pupils determine solutions for two-variable equations using tables. The class members graph the points on a coordinate graph. 
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Test On Analytic Geometry/ Play Green Globs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that focuses on analytic geometry. The lesson asked them to apply skills of relating equations when plotting them on the coordinate plane. Students construct the equations using specific criteria and apply them.
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Sneaking Up on Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Pupils determine the pattern in collinear points in order to determine the next point in a sequence. Using the definition of slope, they practice using the slope formula, and finish the activity with three different ways to...
PPT
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Position and Time Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A series of graphs are displayed with points plotted for time and position. A question is asked for each, requiring your class to view one axis and track its partner coordinate. A few examples are given to begin each section, and so this...
Worksheet
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Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem - Magnetism

For Students 8th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a table showing with the magnetic field strengths in given cities. They find the average value of the Earth's magnetic field and plot one of the three-dimensional values...
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Points In the X-Y Plane

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students plot points on the x-y plane using x and y coordinates and describe how the x and y values relate to the position of the point on the plane. They plot points that fit a linear relationship. They explain that their horizontal and...
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Points in the X-Y Plane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students plot points on the x-y plane using x and y coordinates. They describe how the x and y values relate to the position of the point on the plane. Finally, students plot points that fit a linear relationship and summarize that a...
Worksheet
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Plotting Points

For Students 7th - 9th
In this middle school mathematics/Algebra I worksheet, students plot points on a coordinate plane.  The one page worksheet contains six problems.  Answers are not provided.