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Position: Explore the Cartesian coordinate system
Recognise that the grid-map reference system gives the area of a location and the number plane identifies a specific point
Plot and label points, given coordinates, on the number plane in the first quadrant, describing the horizontal position first, followed by the vertical position
Equipment
Equipment
Indoor or outdoor playing area
Marker cones
Sports equipment - Balls, bats, hoops, hurdles, etc
Grid paper
Trundle wheels / rulers
Chalk
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Provide groups of students with grid paper, chalk and a selection of sports equipment
How to play
How to play
Players design an obstacle course using sports equipment, record the design on a grid map and write directions for play.
Players take part in a teacher setup obstacle course.
In small groups, provide students with equipment and the task of creating their own obstacle course.
Groups design and record their obstacle courses.
Groups try out other obstacle courses.
Variations
Variations
Use formal units to measure.
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