Learning Resources ler5404 User Manual

Coordinate Graphing Game

Components:

150 coordinate location cards
4 pawns
4 scavenger-hunt checklists
Game board

LER 5404

Ages 8+

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This game features two levels of play. Level one uses the red side
of the game board and the red coordinate cards. This level focuses
on plotting points on a positive x-y graph.

Level two uses the blue side of the game board and the blue
coordinate cards. This level focuses on plotting points on a
positive and negative four-quadrant x-y graph. The game play
below is applicable to either level of play.

Object of the Game:

Plot your way thr
hunt. When you find an item, add it to your list. The first player to
fill up the list wins!

ough town and find ten items during a scavenger

Setup:

• Choose a level of play and place the game board to that side.

• Each player chooses a colored game pawn and matching
scavenger-hunt checklist then places it on the table in front
of them.

• Put the coordinate cards in a pile with the coordinates facing up
and place them next to the game board where everyone can
reach them. Use the cards that match the game board.

Game Play :

1. The youngest player goes first and play continues to the left.

2. Draw an (x, y) coordinate card from the pile. Without turning
the card over, find the correct coordinate on the game board.
Place your game pawn on this location.

Once you find the coor

3.
to verify your answer.

If you are cor

4.
scavenger

5. If you found the correct location and your card reads
“GO AGAIN!” you may draw another card. It is now the
next player’s turn.

6. If you are incorrect, return the card to the pile and move
back to your previous spot. It is now the next player’s turn.

7. The first player to fill up the scavenger list wins the game.

rect, add the coordinate card to your

-hunt list. It is now the next player

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How to Win:

Be the first player to fill up the scavenger checklist with ten items.