Coordinates Treasure Hunt Worksheet

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🗺️ Part 1: Finding Coordinates

Remember: Coordinates are written as (x, y). The x-axis goes across (horizontal) and the y-axis goes up and down (vertical).

1. Look at the treasure map grid below. What are the coordinates of the palm tree?

2. What treasure is located at coordinates (3, 5)?

Gold coins

Diamond ring

Silver cup

Ruby necklace

3. The pirate ship is at (1, 4). Draw an X on the grid where you think the anchor should be dropped at (2, 2).

4. Complete these coordinates:

a) The lighthouse is at ( ____ , 6 )

b) The cave entrance is at ( 4 , ____ )

c) The wooden bridge is at ( ____ , ____ )

Instructions: Work with a partner to solve this treasure mystery! Take turns being the treasure hunter and the map reader.

5. Captain Redbeard buried his treasure somewhere on Skull Island. Use the clues below to find the exact coordinates:

Clue 1: The treasure is 2 squares east of the old oak tree at (3, 4).

Clue 2: From there, move 1 square north.

Clue 3: The treasure chest is buried at coordinates: ( ____ , ____ )

6. Partner Challenge: Create your own treasure hunt!

Partner A: Choose a secret location on the grid and write the coordinates here: ( ____ , ____ )

Partner B: Give three clues to help your partner find your treasure:

7. Bonus Challenge: If you start at (2, 1) and follow these directions, where will you end up?

• Move 3 squares right

• Move 2 squares up

• Move 1 square left

Final coordinates: ( ____ , ____ )