DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS – GRAPH – MATHEMATICS
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Calculate distance between points on a coordinate plane using the distance formula. Students apply graphing and algebra.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Use the distance formula
• Graph coordinate points
• Calculate distances
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Math – Graphing and geometry
• Common Core 8.G.8 – Apply distance formula
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Distance Formula, Coordinate Graphing, Pythagorean Theorem Application, Algebraic Calculation
GRADE LEVELS: 8th Grade, Algebra I
ACTIVITY TYPE: Graphing Activity