Position and Direction
Use the Cartesian coordinate system to plot points, identify coordinates, and perform basic transformations (translation, reflection, rotation).
Key Questions
- What do words like above, below, beside, and behind tell us about where something is?
- How can you describe where your pencil is using position words?
- Can you follow simple directions to move from one place in the classroom to another?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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