Computer-based Lesson - Graphing, Coordinates* “Where Is It?” by Julie Bradshaw

Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom Final Activity

Title:                    Graphing, Coordinates*“Where Is It?”

Learner Level:    10th*12th

Pre-Instruction:   Draw a picture on graph paper, label the points.  (Explore x and y)

Duration:             1-2 weeks

Materials:

• GED books- Math & Social Studies,

• www.math.com

• www.quia.com

• www.members.aol.com/bowermanb/maps.html
   

Objectives:

The student will learn about coordinate planes, coordinates, plotting points, finding distances, and applying those skills to maps with longitude and latitude.

Procedure:

Introduce skills with books, graph paper, and practice (group and individual).  Then reinforce with the above web sites.

Evaluation:

Students will take a post-test out of the GED books about coordinate graphs.