Introduction
Chapter Name : Coordinate Geometry |
Sub Topic Code : 104_09_03_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
How did Columbus discover America?
Pre-Requisites:
Basic measurements
Activity:
Get a map of your city, mark your house and school, describe the location of your school from your house in terms of vertical and horizontal distance
Real Life Question:
“How does a sailor navigate when at sea?”
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Coordinate Geometry | Related to locating a particular point in space |
| Coordinate Geometry | Related to locating a particular point in space |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Map | Activity on location |
Real life uses :
Get a map of your city, mark your house and school, describe the location of your school from your house in terms of vertical and horizontal distance
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Navigating the Sea | This involves the use of coordinate geometry |
| GPS Navigation System | Coordinate Geometry goes into its design, in locating your position |
What you learn in Theory:
An Intro into coordinate geometry
What you learn in Practice:
Determining a location on a map