Let's draw the graph of $y = x^2$! 🎉 1️⃣ Imagine you have some numbers for $x$: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2. 2️⃣ Now, let's find $y$ for each $x$ using $y = x^2$: - When $x = -2$, $y = (-2)^2 = 4$ - When $x = -1$, $y = (-1)^2 = 1$ - When $x = 0$, $y = 0^2 = 0$ - When $x = 1$, $y = 1^2 = 1$ - When $x = 2$, $y = 2^2 = 4$ 3️⃣ Plot these points as pairs: (-2,4), (-1,1), (0,0), (1,1), (2,4). 4️⃣ The graph looks like a U shape! It's called a parabola. Great job! Keep practicing and have fun with math! 🌟