Monday, April 15, 2013

Welcome!

Welcome to our lesson on coordinate planes. Together we will be exploring these planes and applying our new knowledge to different situations. 

There are tabs on the top of the page: Introduction, Around the Block, Make a Map, Describe the Graph, and Games. Starting with Introduction, go through all of the activities in each tab

You MUST complete the activities in Make a Map and Describe the Graph.

The games are a fun way for you to test your skills. 

Enjoy!

Around the Block

This video will give an example of how one can use a coordinate plane in every day life. 
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Describe the Graph

This activity is called "Describe the Graph". Watch the video for instructions!

Here is the link to the virtual dice. Make sure to choose '2' dice, then click "Roll Dice". Have fun!

Go To Virtual Dice 
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Let's Make a Map!

The video will provide directions for the activity.

You will need:
-Graph paper (I have given this to you)
-Pencil
-Colored pencils/crayons/markers (choose one please)

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The map key can be on the graph paper OR on a separate sheet of paper. It is up to you!

Make sure to put your name on your map.

Locate the Aliens

Type in the (x, y) coordinates of the aliens. See how many you can locate in 90 seconds!

Billy Bug Game



Click on the arrow keys to guide Billy to the coordinates of the "hidden grub". When he arrives click "feed" and he will feed himself. 


How long will it take you to feed Billy 10 times?


Stock the Shelves Game

This is a game called "Stock the Shelves". If you click on the link below, it will take you to the game. The video below will show you how to play the game.