Standard #: MAFS.6.G.1.3 (Archived Standard)

Students are asked to draw a polygon given the coordinates of its vertices and to determine the length of the polygon’s diagonals.

Students are asked to draw a polygon given the coordinates of its vertices and to determine both the lengths of sides and if any sides are parallel.

Students are asked to draw a polygon given the coordinates of its vertices and to determine the perimeter of the polygon.

Students are asked to draw a polygon given the coordinates of its vertices, and to determine the area of the polygon.

Students are asked to graph two points given their coordinates and to find the coordinates of two other points so that the four points represent the vertices of a square.

This set of geometry challenges focuses on creating a variety of polygons as students problem solve and think as they learn to code using block coding software.  Student will need to use their knowledge of the attributes of polygons and mathematical principals of geometry to accomplish the given challenges. The challenges start out fairly simple and move to more complex situations in which students can explore at their own pace or work as a team. Computer Science standards are seamlessly intertwined with the math standards while providing “Step it up!” and “Jump it up!” opportunities to increase rigor.

This set of geometry challenges focuses on creating a variety of polygons using the coordinate plane as students problem solve and think as they learn to code using block coding software.  Student will need to use their knowledge of the attributes of polygons and mathematical principals of geometry to accomplish the given challenges. The challenges start out fairly simple and move to more complex situations in which students can explore at their own pace or work as a team. Computer Science standards are seamlessly intertwined with the math standards while providing “Step it up!” and “Jump it up!” opportunities to increase rigor.

This lesson requires students to use mathematical data and logic/reasoning to place vendors into retail spaces in a shopping plaza. Students will first rank five vendor types on their profitability (based on average sales and average overhead/upkeep costs), then place the vendor types into the 11-13 retail spaces. They are also required to find the area of each space and calculate the total leasing charges. The plans for the plaza are given on a coordinate plane, so students will need to find the lengths of horizontal and vertical line segments (using the coordinates of the endpoints) to calculate the areas of the rectangular and composite spaces.

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Students are challenged to plot coordinates on a graph in order to create a rectangle, and then find the length of its horizontal and vertical sides using the coordinates to calculate the area and perimeter. 

This introductory lesson guides students through the process of graphing polygons on the coordinate plane and finding vertical and horizontal side lengths. Explicit instructions are given for teachers who are new to GeoGebra. A detailed summative assessment includes extensions and an answer key is provided.

Students are challenged to plot coordinates on a graph, in order to create a mystery polygon, and find the length of its horizontal and vertical sides using the coordinates.

In this lesson, students will use their knowledge of plotting points on quadrant I of the coordinate plane to figure out other coordinate pairs within quadrants II, III, and IV. Students are challenged to match description cards to the matching "map" (four-coordinate grid). 

Get ready for an epic Capture the Flag Tournament as you explore the coordinate plane in this interactive tutorial.

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Students can practice answering mathematics questions on a variety of topics. With an account, students can save their work and send it to their teacher when complete.

Students will graph the given coordinates of three of the polygon vertices, then locate and graph the fourth vertex. 

In this example, students are given the coordinates of the vertices and asked to construct the resulting polygon, specifically a quadrilateral.  

Get ready for an epic Capture the Flag Tournament as you explore the coordinate plane in this interactive tutorial.

Students can practice answering mathematics questions on a variety of topics. With an account, students can save their work and send it to their teacher when complete.

Students will graph the given coordinates of three of the polygon vertices, then locate and graph the fourth vertex. 

In this example, students are given the coordinates of the vertices and asked to construct the resulting polygon, specifically a quadrilateral.