Coordinate Geometry is one of my favorite areas of math. There’s just something about getting a sheet of ordered pairs and carefully plotting them on graph paper…connecting the dots to reveal a picture. If that’s your sort of thing too, check out Option 3 below. Happy plotting!
Spark your math thinking!
1. Set up your math mini spark recording page:#55: Coordinate Geometry
2. Learn the basics of coordinate geometry by watching this video. Take picture notes on your recording sheet.
3. Read about the inventor of coordinate plane geometry, Rene Descartes.
4. This video gives a musical explanation of his accomplishments. Put together a note page about him.
5. Print out (or have your teacher print out) this project. Plot the ordered pairs on the graph paper and reveal a spooky surprise! Take a picture of your completed drawing and send it to the EY Coordinator at your building.
6. Create your own coordinate plane art. Plot the points and connect them with the colored lines. Take a picture after you have practiced for at least 10 minutes.
7. Share your math mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.