Welcome to a fun lesson about integers and their opposites! Let’s dive into the world of numbers and learn how they work on a number line.
Imagine a straight line with zero in the middle. This is called a number line. Numbers to the right of zero are positive, and numbers to the left are negative. You can also think of a vertical number line where numbers above zero are positive, and those below are negative.
Positive numbers can be written with or without a plus sign, like 5 or +5. Negative numbers always have a minus sign, like -5. These numbers help us understand positions, like how high or low something is compared to sea level, which is zero on the number line.
Elevation tells us how high or low a place is compared to sea level. If a place is above sea level, it has a positive elevation. If it’s below, it has a negative elevation. For example, a mountain peak might be at +10, while a deep cave might be at -10.
Opposites are numbers that are the same distance from zero but on different sides. For instance, +3 and -3 are opposites because they are both three units away from zero. Zero is special because it is its own opposite!
Integers and their opposites help us describe real-world situations. For example, temperatures above zero are positive, while those below zero are negative. Understanding these concepts can help you in math and everyday life!
If you want to practice more with integers and their opposites, look for activities that come with hints and answers. Keep exploring and have fun with numbers!
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Draw a large number line on a piece of paper or use a string on the floor. Mark zero in the center and add positive numbers to the right and negative numbers to the left. Walk along the line to physically experience moving from positive to negative numbers and identify opposites.
Make a set of cards with integers from -10 to +10. Shuffle the cards and draw two at a time. Identify if they are opposites or not. If they are, keep the pair. The player with the most pairs at the end wins!
Use a map to find real-world locations with elevations above and below sea level. Mark these on your number line. Discuss how these elevations relate to positive and negative integers.
Track daily temperatures for a week. Record the temperatures as integers, noting which are positive and which are negative. Discuss how temperature changes relate to integers and their opposites.
Write a list of integers on the board. Have students find and write down the opposite of each integer. Discuss why each pair of numbers are opposites and how they relate to the number line.
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Welcome to EZA Homeschool Academy!
**Integers and Their Opposites**
Any number can be plotted on the number line. Positive numbers are located to the right of 0 or above 0, depending on the position of the number line. There are two ways to write positive numbers: they may be written as seen here or with a plus sign.
Negative numbers are located to the left of 0 or below, depending on the position of the number line. They must be written with a negative sign at all times.
Elevation refers to a location’s height above or below sea level. Sea level is represented by zero on the number line.
Numbers on the number line are considered negative when they are to the left of zero and drawn horizontally, or below zero when drawn vertically. Numbers are considered positive when they are to the right of zero when drawn horizontally, or above zero when drawn vertically.
Here are some notable locations throughout the world. Take some time to see where each location belongs on the number line.
Great job! Opposites are defined as two numbers that are on opposite sides of zero but the same distance from zero. For example, if we count to positive three from zero and then count to negative three from zero, both three and negative three would be considered opposites because they are on opposite sides of zero and the same distance from zero. Zero is considered its own opposite.
Now let’s count to positive five on the number line. What number is positive five’s opposite? If you guessed negative five, you guessed correctly! Remember, a number’s opposite is the same distance from zero.
All whole numbers and their opposites are considered a set of integers. Positive numbers and negative numbers can be used to represent real-world quantities. For example, positive 10 can represent elevation above sea level, while negative 10 can represent depth below sea level. Both 10 and negative 10 are 10 units away from zero.
The flag posted at the top of the island is located at an elevation of 10, which is 10 units above sea level. The very bottom of the island is located at a depth of negative 10, which is 10 units below sea level.
The red treasure box is located at three units above sea level. Can you guess what number is its opposite? If you guessed negative three, you are correct! Negative three is the opposite of positive three, and both are three units away from zero.
Let’s take a look at the number negative six. What is its opposite? If you guessed positive six, you guessed correctly!
What do both of these numbers have in common? They both have the same number, six, with different signs.
Now, let’s take a look at the number negative eight. What is its opposite? If you guessed positive eight, you guessed correctly! They both have the same number, eight, with different signs.
Next, let’s look at the number negative five. What is its opposite? If you guessed positive five, you guessed correctly! They both have the same number, five, with different signs.
Now, let’s take a look at the number negative two. What is its opposite? If you guessed positive two, you guessed correctly! They both have the same number, two, with different signs.
Great job! If you would like to continue working on integers and their opposites, look in the description section or community section for a link to some pre-made activities. All activities come with hints along with a graded response.
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Integers – Whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. – Example sentence: In math class, we learned that integers include numbers like -3, 0, and 7.
Opposites – Two numbers that are the same distance from zero on a number line but in opposite directions. – Example sentence: The opposite of -5 is 5 because they are both 5 units away from zero.
Positive – Numbers greater than zero. – Example sentence: When you add a positive number to another number, the result is usually larger.
Negative – Numbers less than zero. – Example sentence: A negative number like -4 is found to the left of zero on the number line.
Number – A mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. – Example sentence: Every number on the number line has a unique position.
Line – A straight path that extends infinitely in both directions with no thickness. – Example sentence: In algebra, we often graph equations on a coordinate plane using a line.
Elevation – The height above or below a fixed reference point, often used in math to describe vertical position. – Example sentence: In math problems, we sometimes calculate the elevation of a point on a graph.
Zero – The integer that represents no quantity or amount; it is neither positive nor negative. – Example sentence: Zero is the point on the number line that separates positive numbers from negative numbers.
Units – Standard quantities used to specify measurements. – Example sentence: In math, we use units to measure things like length, area, and volume.
Math – The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns. – Example sentence: Math helps us solve problems and understand the world around us.
