Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a mystery picture worksheet where we plot points on a coordinate grid using positive and negative whole numbers. The goal is to connect the dots in order to reveal a spring-themed image — a bee!
The instructions say: “Plot each point, then connect them in order.” We’ll follow the list of coordinates exactly as given, plotting each (x, y) pair on the four-quadrant grid.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Start at the first point: (-5, 0). That means go left 5 units from center (origin), stay on the x-axis.
2. Next: (-6, -1). Left 6, down 1.
3. Then: (-7, -2). Left 7, down 2.
4. Continue following the list in order.
Important: Some lines say “Stop” or “Lift Pencil” — that means don’t connect those points with a line. Just move your pencil to the next starting point without drawing.
For example:
- After plotting up to (-5, 0) again, it says “Stop”. So you lift your pencil.
- Then start fresh at (0, 8) — top center of the grid.
- Plot (1, 9), (2, 10), etc., until you hit another “Stop”.
You keep doing this for all sections: head, body, wings, stripes, eyes, antennae, stinger, legs.
When you’re done connecting all the points correctly, the shape that appears is a
bee — with big eyes, striped body, wings, and little legs.
This activity helps practice plotting points in all four quadrants — meaning both positive and negative x and y values.
Final Answer:
The completed mystery picture is a
bee.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free coordinate graphing mystery picture worksheets pdf.
