Provide your students with these coordinate grid worksheets to help them master plotting and perimeter on the coordinate plane.
Coordinate Grid Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade
Our coordinate grid worksheets allow your students to practice plotting ordered pairs and finding the perimeter of shapes graphed on the coordinate plane. This set contains both 1-quadrant and 4-quadrant worksheets for easy differentiation.
This resource includes:
- Two 1-quadrant coordinate plane worksheets
- Two 4-quadrant coordinate plane worksheets
- Answer keys
This worksheet set works wonderfully for independent practice, homework, small groups, or at centers.
How is the Coordinate Plane Used Today?
It’s normal for students to ask why they should learn a particular skill. Luckily, you’ll have no problem answering this question as the coordinate plane has many real-world applications! It is widely used in a number of fields, including:
- Robotics: Robots use the coordinate plane to navigate and perform tasks in a defined space.
- Engineering: Engineers use it to model new inventions and tell some of them how to move.
- Architecture: Architects use the plane to draw up building and floor plans.
- Game Development: Understanding the coordinate plane is essential when programming characters to move.
- Data Visualization: Important data is easily displayed on the coordinate system.
- Geography: Geographers and cartographers rely on the plane to create maps and analyze the environment.
Learning how to plot ordered pairs and interpret information on a coordinate grid can be a stepping stone to a career in a variety of specialty areas!
Simple to Download and Use
These coordinate grid worksheets are available in both easy-to-print PDF and Google Slides format. Click the drop-down arrow located on the download button to choose the option that suits your needs.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter collaborator.
Additional Coordinate Grid Resources
Seeking more resources for your coordinate plane unit? Look no further! Check out some of our favorites below.
Use this coordinate plane game to practice plotting ordered pairs on the coordinate grid. Practice plotting on coordinate grids with this set of differentiated mystery pictures. Practice reading input-output tables and plotting points in the first quadrant with this set of task cards.
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