Coordinate Cities


We have been working hard in 6th grade recently, having just finished up our three units that focus on algebra. It has been great to see the transformation of the sixth graders! Most come in to these units barely having an idea of what algebra is and they come out writing and solving two step equations and inequalities! The last couple of years I have introduced a Coordinate City Project at the end of these units. Since the last couple of lessons focus on graphing, this one is a nice review of ordered pairs and the coordinate plane! In the project, students get to design a themed city on the coordinate plane. Once their city is complete, they must ask at least three questions that require ordered pairs to answer. The picture here is my example that I use to show the class!

The students always really get into this one! I think it is a combination of being able to pick a fun theme along with the open ended idea of being able to design a city! It is always fun to see some of the the funny and creative themes that they choose. I think the one that made me laugh the most this year was this Miley Cyrus themed city - including the Mall of Miley, Wrecking Ball Ave, and Sticking Tongue Out Street!


One part of the Coordinate Cities that I really enjoy is the creativity it allows for students. After all of the hard work and practice that we do during our algebra units, this project is a nice change of pace for the 6th graders. For my students who finish early, I give them the option of creating a business card to go along with their cities. As you can see, some of the business cards get pretty creative and funny! I couldn't help but laugh at this 6th graders sense of humor!


Can't believe the year is flying by so fast, but we are already set to get going with geometry! More geometry related posts to come soon!
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66 comments :

  1. The Hudkins FamilyMay 8, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    What are your instructions to the students?

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  2. KarmynVDWDecember 7, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Do you by any chance have the templates for this project? Worksheets/guidelines/etc? I'd love to use this in my 6th grade classroom!

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  3. KarmynVDWDecember 7, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Do you by any chance have the templates for this project? Worksheets/guidelines/etc? I'd love to use this in my 6th grade classroom!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2016 at 6:09 AM

    Is this on your TpT store?

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    1. middleschoolmathmanMarch 5, 2016 at 11:24 AM

      This one is not, but if you want to email me at middleschoolmathman@gmail.com I'd be happy to share the templates!

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    2. AndrewSeptember 29, 2016 at 1:08 PM

      Hello, would love to have these templates for our 6th grade team. My email is ahollister@philasd.org. Thank you.

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  5. Kristen RosatiOctober 20, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    This looks like a great assignment. If you're willing to share, my email is rosatik@stratfordk12.org.
    Thanks in advance!

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  6. UnknownOctober 23, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    My email is sthiele@fms.k12.nm.us I would love to have this project for my sixth graders if you would be willing to share it.

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  7. UnknownOctober 24, 2016 at 3:28 AM

    This looks a fantastic assignment my students would love. Could I please get your plans? My email is brindle@ugcloud.ca.
    Thanks.

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  8. ChasityNovember 2, 2016 at 6:40 AM

    I would love to have this for my 6th graders if you don't mind sharing. My email is cledkins@monroe.k12.al.us

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  9. AnnaNovember 10, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    I would love a copy of the file, if you don't mind sharing. My 6th graders would definitely love this activity. Thank you in advance.
    Have a great weekend.
    adeleon@cusd.claremont.edu

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  10. KarinNovember 26, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    I would also love to have a copy. Very creative. karinbritz34@gmail.com

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  11. UnknownNovember 28, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    I would love to try this with my students. My email is rethinkcrafts@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  12. UnknownDecember 28, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    I would love to try this too! My email is jamieq@zmsch.k12.mn.us
    Thank you!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 18, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    Would love the template as well
    griesen@uaschools.org

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  14. UnknownJanuary 19, 2017 at 11:07 AM

    I would love to try this with my grade 6s if you are willing to share the template. My e-mail is jacquelynne.milosek@ocsb.ca THANK YOU.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 15, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    could you email me the guidelines?
    Looks like a great project
    emilybizzell@gmail.com
    thank you

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  16. UnknownMarch 5, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    I would love to use this project with some of my students. Would you be willing to email me the template? Thank you!

    SydneyRWorkman@gmail.com

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  17. AnonymousMarch 9, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    This looks awesome! Would you mind sharing the template and worksheets with me as well?!
    Aliciamarie324@gmail.com

    Such an awesome, creative idea for the kids to express art and math on their own!

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  18. Melissa LMarch 20, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    I would love to use this with my students! Could you share the template with me?
    mlasinski@somerset.k12.md.us

    Thank you!

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  19. UnknownApril 14, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    I would love to do this with my students. If you could please share it with me I would really appreciate it.
    alittlehead@wagonerps.org
    Thank you!!!!

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  20. UnknownJuly 13, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    I hate to sound like everyone else...but I would love to introduce this project to my sixth graders. mphillips@centerusd.org

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  21. UnknownJuly 31, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    I would love to use this. Thanks for the great ideas. tkeckler@kusd.edu

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  22. kburkSeptember 28, 2017 at 1:35 PM

    Do you mind emailing me the information for this project as well? It looks like such a great idea! kburk@eastwakeacademy.org...thank you in advance! I am sure my kids will love it.

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  23. UnknownOctober 31, 2017 at 5:42 PM

    Late to the party, but we start this unit TM!! Would you still share?
    Karri.Clampitt@abcusd.us

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  24. UnknownNovember 11, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    I would love a copy please:)
    stacy.belosi@yahoo.com

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  25. UnknownNovember 24, 2017 at 5:37 AM

    I would love the template for this activity. Would you please share with me at adabrahm@gmail.com

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  26. UnknownNovember 26, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    I would love to have a copy as well! My email is kristen.koeninger@bellevue.kyschools.us

    Thanks!

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  27. AJJanuary 2, 2018 at 10:39 PM

    I would love to have a copy as well. My email is angela.jones97@gmail.com.

    Thanks!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2018 at 6:16 PM

    If you have a copy as well I would love to use this for my 6th grade classroom
    lgross@hazelwoodschools.org

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  29. UnknownJanuary 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM

    I would love to have a copy of your templates for Coordinate City. Thank you in advance. vsitzmann@k-pcsd.org

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  30. UnknownJanuary 28, 2018 at 6:08 PM

    I would love a copy as well. My email is cphilbin@lyonscsd.org thanks

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  31. JennieFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:19 AM

    I'd love to have a template for the Coordinate Cities! opkoerne@smsd.org Thank you!!

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  32. UnknownFebruary 18, 2018 at 5:42 PM

    I would love to use this with my 6th graders. My email is
    lynn_bigenwaldsmith@ipsd.org

    Thanks

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  33. UnknownMarch 19, 2018 at 3:17 AM

    I would also love to use this with my 6th graders. My email is thurmaja190@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  34. UnknownMarch 25, 2018 at 9:30 AM

    Jmcneil811@gmail.com please

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  35. UnknownApril 22, 2018 at 5:18 PM

    I would like to use this with my 6th graders. My email is kelliteskey@gmail.com

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  36. AnonymousApril 29, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    I would like to use this with my 6th graders. My email is joni.rebarcak@trinitydavenport.org

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  37. UnknownSeptember 28, 2018 at 4:58 AM

    I would love to use this with my upper primary maths class. My email is douglas.sandra.c@edumail.vic.gov.au. Thanks

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  38. UnknownOctober 18, 2018 at 7:14 AM

    This is such a great idea! If you are still sharing my email is cedep@shelby.k12.mi.us
    Thanks!

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  39. UnknownNovember 26, 2018 at 9:56 PM

    Hey this is awesome. I would love to incorporate this in my lesson. if you are still sharing I would really appreciate it. mspoole06@yahoo.com

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  40. NagasriDecember 9, 2018 at 11:05 PM

    awesome project, if you are still sharing templates would you share to nagasrir74@gmail.com. I would appreciate. Thanks.

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  41. Krysten BrewerJanuary 21, 2019 at 12:55 PM

    This is a fantastic way to review the coordinate grid. I would love if you would send me the template. klong2025@gmail.com

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    I would also love a copy, please!! Ann-MarieTorres@isriau.org

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  43. Ms. CJanuary 29, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    If it’s possible i would love a copy of the templates. This sounds like an awesome end of the unit project for the students. acastro@gesd.us

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  44. UnknownJanuary 31, 2019 at 5:26 PM

    I'd love a copy of this project.

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  45. UnknownFebruary 12, 2019 at 2:43 AM

    May I have the directions to this activity please. mgmayberry@fcps.edu

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  46. jadieteachesMarch 4, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    Love this idea! Could you please send me templates?? jadieteaches@gmail.com
    Thank you so much!!

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  47. JacqueMarch 12, 2019 at 5:12 PM

    Will you please share with me? jacque0716@gmail.com

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  48. UnknownApril 16, 2019 at 5:50 PM

    If you are still sharing, please share with me @ wl_edonahue@warrenlocal.org

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  49. AnonymousMay 6, 2019 at 1:30 PM

    Can you send me the template and directions to students? My email is skalluri@bu.edu. Thank you!!!

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  50. The 3BzMay 13, 2019 at 4:46 PM

    I would love to get the template and directions for my students as well if possible...my email is stephanie.bates@nkcschools.org . thank you!

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  51. AnonymousMay 15, 2019 at 10:09 AM

    I would love a copy of this tempalte and directions as well! My email is jbrush@trinitycatholicschool.net. Thank you!

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  52. tterwiskeJune 10, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    I would love to have directions and templates for this project. My email is tterwiske@nedubois.k12.in.us. Thank you.

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  53. Carri CDecember 10, 2019 at 6:06 AM

    I would love to have the templates for this project. My email is cchesler@sd13.org
    Thank you!

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  54. rdb12148December 30, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    I would like the templates for this project. My email is rebekahsmith@albertk12.org

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  55. AnonymousMarch 29, 2020 at 1:07 PM

    I would also like to have a copy of this project if possible. Orphanannie252000@gmail.com

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  56. UnknownMay 11, 2020 at 11:06 AM

    This looks great! I would love to share this with my students as a home learning project. Could you share the template? idrubach@bsnbcs.org

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  57. UnknownNovember 5, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    I would LOVE a copy of the templates to use with my students in the resource room! hickmano@lymanschools.org.

    Thank you!

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  58. JjNovember 18, 2020 at 6:18 PM

    Me as well, please! Joelle_baetz@hotmail.com

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  59. SandiiFebruary 21, 2021 at 7:35 PM

    I know this is an old post but the activity is just what I am looking for. If you wouldn't mind sharing my email is kiweegrl@gmail.com. Cheers!

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  60. LitMarch 1, 2021 at 2:12 PM

    I’d love a copy of this activity for my 6th grade students! A couple of them are ahead of the rest of the class and I’d love to give them this project as an extension. Thank you in advance! litsaccount@gmail.com

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  61. HvorpahlMay 2, 2021 at 7:28 AM

    I'd love a copy too. Hvorpahl@depere.k12.wi.us
    Thanks!

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  62. SarahMay 11, 2021 at 11:04 PM

    I’d love a copy too, please sgirodat@stl.school

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  63. UnknownSeptember 30, 2021 at 7:46 PM

    PLease email me a copy of the template for this activity. padma.nandkumar@ocps.net

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