Moving Points in Space: Describing Locations on a Coordinate Plane

Moving Points in Space: Describing Locations on a Coordinate Plane

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Mathematics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial teaches how to move a point in space on a coordinate plane by counting movements along the x and y axes. It introduces cardinal directions and provides examples of how to describe locations using these directions. The lesson includes problem-solving exercises to reinforce understanding of moving from one point to another on a map, emphasizing the importance of starting from a given point rather than the origin. By the end, viewers will be able to determine new locations by counting units moved in specific directions.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the importance of starting from the given point rather than the origin when determining locations?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of moving from the grocery store to the Metro based on the directions given.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you find the library's location if your house is five blocks west and five blocks south of it?

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