This is a coordinate graphing activity. The goal is to plot specific points on the grid and connect them with lines to reveal a picture.
Here is how to solve the problem shown in the "One a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!" worksheet:
Step 1: Understand the Grid
* Look at the bottom of the grid for the
X-axis (horizontal numbers). These tell you how far to go right.
* Look at the left side of the grid for the
Y-axis (vertical numbers). These tell you how far to go up.
* A coordinate pair looks like this:
(X, Y). Always move along the bottom first (X), then go up (Y).
Step 2: Plot the Points
The list on the left gives you the coordinates. Let's look at the first few from the list visible in the image:
1.
(11, 18): Go to 11 on the bottom, then go straight up to line 18. Put a dot there.
2.
(10, 18): Go to 10 on the bottom, go up to line 18. Put a dot.
3.
(9, 19): Go to 9 on the bottom, go up to line 19. Put a dot.
4.
(6, 19): Go to 6 on the bottom, go up to line 19. Put a dot.
5.
(4, 18): Go to 4 on the bottom, go up to line 18. Put a dot.
6.
(3, 17): Go to 3 on the bottom, go up to line 17. Put a dot.
7.
(2, 15): Go to 2 on the bottom, go up to line 15. Put a dot.
8.
(2, 12): Go to 2 on the bottom, go up to line 12. Put a dot.
9.
(4, 7): Go to 4 on the bottom, go up to line 7. Put a dot.
10.
(5, 6): Go to 5 on the bottom, go up to line 6. Put a dot.
11.
(7, 5): Go to 7 on the bottom, go up to line 5. Put a dot.
*(Note: There are likely more points below the "STOP" circle that continue the shape, but these are the ones listed clearly.)*
Step 3: Connect the Dots
* Take your ruler or pencil and draw a straight line connecting the dots in the exact order they are listed.
* Start at (11, 18) and draw a line to (10, 18), then to (9, 19), and so on.
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Important Rule: The note at the top says
"Do NOT connect the last point back to the first point." This means when you finish the list, you stop drawing. You do not close the shape.
Step 4: Check Your Work
* If you plotted correctly, the red lines will form the outline of an apple with a stem and leaf, matching the red example drawing on the right side of the page.
Final Answer:
To complete the task, plot each (X, Y) coordinate pair on the grid by moving across the X-axis first and then up the Y-axis. Connect the points with straight lines in the order they appear on the list. Do not connect the final point back to the starting point. The resulting image will be an apple.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of coordinate plane connect dots worksheet.
