Grade 4 · Math · Lesson 29

Read Maps and Grids

A grid uses two lines called axes to help us locate any point. The horizontal line is the x-axis and the vertical line is the y-axis. Every point on a grid has an address called a coordinate pair.

What this lesson teaches

1Read and write coordinate pairs on a grid
2Locate points on a grid using (x, y) coordinates
3Apply grid reading skills to maps and real-life situations

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