Coordinate Geometry
Four Directions
Definition Four Directions
These words tell us where one object is compared to another.
The cat is above the dog. It is higher up.
The cat is below the dog. It is lower down.
The cat is to the right of the dog. It is on the right side.
The cat is to the left of the dog. It is on the left side.
Four Movements
Definition Four Movements
These words tell us how something moves.
The car moves forward. It goes straight ahead.
The car moves backward. It goes back.
The car turns right. It changes direction to the right.
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The car turns left. It changes direction to the left.
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Map
Definition Map
A map is a drawing that shows a place from above, like a park or a treasure island.
It helps us see where things are, like trees, paths, or a treasure chest.
It helps us see where things are, like trees, paths, or a treasure chest.
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Grid
Definition Grid
On a map, a grid helps us find where things are.
Each square on the grid has a name made of a letter and a number.
Each square on the grid has a name made of a letter and a number.
- The letter tells us the column. We read the letters along the horizontal axis (from left to right).
- The number tells us the row. We read the numbers along the vertical axis (from bottom to top).
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