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Created by:
James Millette
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COORDINATE GEOMETRY
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DEFINITIONS
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Grid- A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines,
usually forming squares.
DEFINITIONS
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Coordinate Grid- A grid for locating points by
means of ordered number pairs or coordinates
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USING THE COORDINATE GRID
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Coordinates- ordered number pair X,Y
The second Y Axis
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Where is
the point
4,3?
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The first
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always the X.
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X Axis
MAP COORDINATES
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Many maps have a coordinate grid which is used to locate
points of interest.
What
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coordinates
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Treasure?
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coordinate = 4
Y Axis
coordinate = 2
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Answer= 4,2
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MAPS AND COORDINATES
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TREASURE MAP
Treasure
Coordinates= 3, 1
Student Work: Put the X where the treasure is. Be
sure to type the coordinates of the treasure in the
box on the left.
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TOWN MAP
Map Coordinates
School = 2,1
Fire Station= 2,3
Student Work: Move the buildings to the coordinates in the
box on the left. Put the fire station on Main Street. Put the
school on School Street. Put the gas station on Maple Street.
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Gas Station= 4,4
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ZOO MAP
Student Work: Put the sign at the entrance. Move the animals into
the zoo. Enter the coordinates for the entrance and each animal
into the box at the left so visitors can find them.
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Map Coordinates
Entrance= 2, 1
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Giraffe= 1, 2
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Elephant= 3,3
Monkey= 4,5
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Lion= 4, 1
Bear= 1, 1
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Camel= 1, 4
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