Reading Coordinates on a Map

What is a coordinates

• Coordinates are ordered pairs of numbers; the first number number indicates the point on the x axis and the second the point on the y axis. When reading or plotting coordinates you always go across first and then up (a good way to remember this is: 'across the landing and up the stairs').

• Theyre points that show you where something is on a map or graph by using numbers or letters.

• Theyre numbers.

• Theyre numbers only used for number planes and cartisian planes.

what is at (3,4)

• SUNNY SUN THING

• moon

• earth

• A planet with rocks spinning around it at (8,2)

On which square is the treasure chest?

• F1

• F4

• A5

• D4

The Octopus wants go travel to the Windmill.  What steps will it need to take?

• 5 North, 5 East.

• 1 West, 5 South.

• 5 West, 1 South

• 1 North, 5 East.

Which two countries are at coordinates B8 and i3?

• Canada and China

• USA and Australia

• Canada and Australia

• USA & China

Starting at H3, in what direction will you need to travel to get to the mouth of the river?

• North 9, East 3.

• West 9, South 3.

• South 9, West 3.

• East 9, North 3.

Starting at the Windmill, you travel six squares to the north, then seven squares west.  Where will you end up?

• At the castle.

• At the Bridge

• With a Pig.

• With a Cow.

Help the pirate find the treasure.  He'll need to travel....

• Three East, One North

• One East, Three North

• Three North, One West

• Two North, One East

Using ordered pairs can be helpful in which real-world scenario?

• Measuring temperature

• Navigating a map

• Reading a book

• Cooking a recipe

What are the coordinates for the school?

• (5,2)

• (1,4)

• (1,2)

• (4,1)