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Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem - Magnetism
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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Coordinates
In this coordinates worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they write the coordinates of each of the points shown in the diagram. Then, students draw the quadrilateral that is described by the given...
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Making an Alien Mask Using Coordinate Pairs
In this math worksheet, students create an alien mask and practice graphing coordinate pairs. Students follow the directions to plot coordinates on an x and y axis. When they are finished students will see an alien face which can be made...
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Position and Time Graphs
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...
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Concept: Points on a Grid
In this coordinate grid graphing worksheet, middle schoolers play a game of Battleship on the computer. They answer 21 questions about the coordinate grid and graphing.
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Plotting Points
In this coordinate pairs worksheet, students learn to plot points on a graph. Students study the examples and then complete 20 questions. This is intended as an online activity, but may be completed with pencil and paper.
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X & Y Coordinates
Students identify and plot points. In this graphing lesson, students use an X and Y coordinate grid to locate missing spacecraft on a coordinate grid sheet.
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Study the Graph
In this graph instructional activity, students study colored shapes plotted on a Cartesian coordinate plane. Students identify the "right" and "left" coordinates for each shape. The page should be duplicated in color.
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XY Coordinate Planes - Area of Trapezoids
In this online math worksheet, students calculate the area of a variety of trapezoids. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Identifying Points in the Coordinate Plane
In this ordered pairs instructional activity, students identify 6 ordered pairs given a coordinate plane. Students list the ordered pair given the graph.
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Coordinate Geometry
Grab your class and get them graphing polygons on a coordinate plane! They investigate the four quadrants, discover the x and y axis, and correctly plot ordered pairs. To show their comprehension, each child creates a coordinate picture...
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Goldilocks and the Coordinate Grids
Where this lesson idea is lacking in materials, it makes up for with creativity! Using "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" as the background, mathematicians plot points on a coordinate grid to create props for the story. The polygons all...
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Graphing Equations on the Cartesian Plane: Slope
Slopes are not just for skiing. Instructors introduce class members to the concept of slope and teach them how to calculate the slope from a graph or from points. The lesson also includes the discussion of slopes of parallel and...
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Reading Graphs
Students plot functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They explore lines and parabolas. Students analyze graphs and answer questions about the information presented on the graph using an online program.
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Flips, Turns, and Slides: Adventures with Transformations
Students explore transformations. In this math instructional activity, students plot points on a coordinate grid and construct shapes. Students discuss movements on the grid as flips, turns and slides.
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Saving the Bald Eagle
Students plot on a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, students identify points on a coordinate plane and graph lines given coordinate pairs. They create a model as they study bald eagles and their growth and decay.
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Handy Reflections
Learners explore reflections on a coordinate plane in this lesson plan. They trace their hand on a grid, determine the coordinates of each point, and create a scatter plot of their points. Pupils use this information to investigate...
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Plotting Coordinates
In this geometry skills worksheet, students plot the listed coordinates on the provided graphs in order to identify the appropriate shapes.
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Froot Loop to the Max - Ordered pairs
In this Froot Loop to the Max worksheet, pupils complete 21 different sets of ordered pairs. They plot each of the ordered pairs listed on the sheet, connecting them in order from #1 through #21. Then, students determine whether it is a...
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Fishing for Points TI-83/83 Plus
Ninth graders investigate the Cartesian coordinate plane. In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders explore the coordinates of a drawing of a fish and examine the effects of moving the drawing on the ordered pairs. Students predict the...
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Robot Cartography
Learners identify points plotted on the coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students learn to read a map using concepts of a coordinate plane grid. They find the path given a map to tell them where to go.
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Plot the Coordinates
In this geometry skills worksheet, students plot the listed coordinates on the provided graphs to create letters of the alphabet.
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Algebra: Co-ordinates
Students use Cartesian coordinates. In this graphing lesson students use simple formulae, interpret coordinates, and create graphical representations. They express their work algebraically.
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Chapter 3: Worksheet 3A Functions
In this function worksheet, students sketch functions, label the graph, and plot points on a coordinate plane. This one-page worksheet contains 22 problems.