Lesson 1 : What is a Coordinate System?

Introduction

In this unit, you will learn how coordinate systems work, how they help to organize information, how they help you to understand mapping systems, how to represent numerical patterns on a coordinate plane, and what relationships can be determined by analyzing two sets of given rules. 

Today, we will begin our journey of understanding what a coordinate system is and its many parts. Begin by watching the video about the coordinate plane. You will print out the notes page, glue the notes into your math journal, and label and define all of the terms as in the video.

Coordinate Planes

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Notes

Let’s label and define all the important parts of a coordinate system!

In Your Journal: Download and print out the Intro to Coordinate System notes. Glue them into your math journal. Use the presentation below and the video above to help fill out your notes.

 Intro to Coordinate System notes Download  Intro to Coordinate System notes

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Coordinate Plane Activity

Download, print, and glue the Coordinate Plane Activity sheet below into your math journal.

Using the Coordinate Plane sheet below, complete the following: 

1. Label the following parts on the coordinate plane: x-axis, y-axis, and the origin. 
2. Determine the ordered pairs and label the ordered pairs under the correct picture.

Intro to Coordinate Plane Activity Sheet Download Intro to Coordinate Plane Activity Sheet

 

 

  

 

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