Moving Points in Space: Describing Locations on a Coordinate Plane

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.

What phrase can help you remember the order of cardinal directions?

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

• Always Eat Sweet Watermelons

• Never Eat Sour Worms

• Always Eat Salty Wafers

If you need to move from school to the playground, which direction do you move first?

• East

• South

• West

• North

How many blocks south do you move to reach the playground from the school?

• Three blocks

• Four blocks

• Two blocks

• One block

When locating the pool, why is it important to start from the school rather than the origin?

• The school is closer to the pool

• The pool is at the origin

• The school is at the origin

• The origin is not the starting point given

What is the correct location of the pool relative to the school?

• (1, 9)

• (0, 6)

• (3, 6)

• (1, 6)

If your house is west and south of the library, where is the library relative to your house?

• West and North

• East and North

• East and South

• West and South

What are the coordinates of the library if your house is at (1, 3)?

• (0, 0)

• (6, 8)

• (1, 3)

• (5, 5)