The Coordinate Plane

Week 3: The Coordinate Plane

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Graphs are useful tools for displaying data (information). For example, we can use a graph to show average temperature during the year in New Orleans.

This week, we will look at the Coordinate Plane, which is the basis of any graph, as we look to understand how to build a graph and plot points.

Lesson Objectives

You can use this as a checklist to monitor and measure your learning! At this end of this module, you should be able to:

• • Understand the structure of the coordinate plane

  • Plot points on a coordinate plane (graphing)

Check out the LESSON ACTIVITIES next.

Lesson Activities

You can also use this as a checklist to make sure you've finished the entire assignment:

• • Watch an introductory video in Part 1

  • Draw a coordinate plane in Part 2

  • Practice coordinate plane skills on Khan Academy in Part 3

  • Optional - Join a group video chat on Tuesday, September 29th, 6-7pm

Estimated time to complete: 2-3 hours

These activities are due by 9pm on Tuesday, September 29th.

Part 1 - Video introduction to the coordinate plane

The coordinate plane is built with 2 axis (the x and y-axis), and we can use it to plot points like (-2,4). In this video, we will look at the basics behind a Coordinate Plane, including:

• Axis

• Quadrants

• The origin

• Points

• ...and more to get started with understanding the coordinate plane

Then move on to PART 2 below!

Part 2 - Drawing a coordinate plane

Google Draw is a great tool for creating our own images and sketches. In this week's activity, we will apply our understanding of the Coordinate Plane by drawing our own version using Google Draw. Click the link or icon below to get started.

Part 4 - Optional - Join us for the weekly live video chat and tutoring session!

There will be 1-hour webinars for students and teachers to get online together, ask questions, and review coursework. Students can choose to ask questions or just listen along as we work through the course. The first webinar will be held:

Tuesday, September 29th, 6-7pm