TEACHERS: Jamy Myrmel SUBJECT: Math
STANDARD:
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5.G.A.1- Coordinate Grids
OBJECTIVE (EXPLICIT):
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Plot the points on the coordinate grid
EVIDENCE OF MASTERY (MEASURABLE): TSWBAT plot points correctly on a coordinate grid and identify an object at a given coordinate point
SUB-OBJECTIVES, SWBAT (SEQUENCED FROM BASIC TO COMPLEX):
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KEY VOCABULARY:
Coordinates, Plot, Axis
MATERIALS:
Blank coordinate grids, markers, stickers
ENGAGE (MAKE CONTENT AND LEARNING RELEVANT TO REAL LIFE AND CONNECT TO
STUDENT INTEREST)
TEACHER WILL:
Ask: What do you know about coordinate grids? Elicit responses and record them on the board. Ask students to elaborate on
STUDENT WILL:
Tell what they already know about coordinate grids. their answers to gauge how much they know.
Display a blank coordinate grid and explain that they will be learning about how to find coordinates on a grid. Ask if they can label any of the parts of the graph. Go over the
Students tell where they think the labels of the graph belong. Then fill out their own blank grid.
components of a coordinate grid and have students fill out a blank one as well.
Ask- What does origin mean? Explain that origin is the beginning or starting place. Ask where the students think the origin is.
Explain the origin is 0,0 and label it on the graph. Continue with the X and Y axis numbers.
CO-TEACHING STRATEGY IF APPLICABLE
TEACHER WILL:
Now we will begin exploring with the coordinates. In the alphabet, what comes first, X or Y? That’s a great way to remember that X always comes before Y when plotting coordinates on a graph. Hand out small stickers. Model to the students
STUDENT WILL:
Plot the stickers while their partner reads the coordinates and instructs them where to place the sticker.

how to look at the coordinates and count over on the X axis and up the Y to plot the sticker.
Other Activities- Giant coordinate grid on floor for students to get up and plot themselves according to coordinates given,
Coordinate treasure hunts, worksheets practice
CO-TEACHING STRATEGY IF APPLICABLE
TEACHER WILL:
Why is it important to use the coordinates in correct order (X then Y)? When would you need to use coordinate grids in real life?
Formative Assessment- plot the points (4,6) and (3,7) on a coordinate grid
CO-TEACHING STRATEGY IF APPLICABLE
STUDENT WILL:
Think of times you could use coordinates in real life.