Stained Glass Window is a project that requires students to graph linear equations in order to create a colorful (yet mathematical) display window. Each student selects and graphs at least twelve linear equations from the equation bank to create their own unique stained glass window. This visual/kinesthetic project will help students to clearly identify the equations of horizontal and vertical lines and to easily distinguish between positive and negative slope. Key graphing vocabulary can also be developed during the project.
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Lesson Description: Stained Glass Window is a project that requires students to graph Linear Equations in order to create a colorful (yet mathematical) display window. Each student selects and graphs at least twelve linear equations from the equation bank to create their own unique window. This visual/kinesthetic project will help students to clearly identify the equations of horizontal and vertical lines and to easily distinguish between positive and negative slope. Key graphing vocabulary can also be developed.
Math Content: Linear Equations, Graphing Linear Equations, Finding Solutions for Linear Equations, Slope, Y-Intercept, Coordinate Plane, Ordered Pairs, and Coordinates
Time Required: 1-2 Class Periods
Stained Glass Window Graphing Project includes:
- 1 Stained Glass Window Linear Equations student worksheet
- 1 Stained Glass Window Project student worksheet
- 1 Stained Glass Window Project Linear Equations student worksheet sample
- 1 Stained Glass Window Project Sample that goes with student worksheet sample
- 1 Stained Glass Window Project Answer Key with all 24 equations graphed
- 2 Stained Glass Window Teacher Tips pages
- 1 Stained Glass Window Cover Sheet 8 pages in all!
Materials Needed: Rulers, Colored Markers
Suggested Grade Level: 5th-8th
Teacher Testimonial: Stained Glass Window is a project that provides needed practice for students in the area of Graphing Linear Equations. Students are able to be creative in selecting the equations that they want to graph and then choose colors in order to create their own unique Stained Glass Window. Then, they have the opportunity to put their window together with others in the class to create large Stained Glass Windows in the classroom.
Teachers Are Talking About the Stained Glass Window Graphing Project
Here’s what other teachers are saying about the Stained Glass Window Graphing Project:
“Very creative. Allows students some choice but creates structure as well. A fun way to enhance their knowledge of lines – my SPED students absolutely loved this activity”
– Caitlin H., math teacher
“Excellent presentation and my students are doing this activity tomorrow as an assessment.”
– Rhonda Drayton, math teacher
“Awesome alternative assessment. Easily modified for my individual needs. I appreciated all the detail provided within the product.”
– Jennifer L., math teacher
“I love this~ What a fun way to practice graphing!”
– TpT buyer, math teacher
“great resource…students completed assignment at the end of our graphing functions unit”
– Nicole King, math teacher
“I used this in a 5th grade class as an enrichment, the students enjoyed that they were doing “middle” school work. They accepted it as a challenge.”
– TpT buyer, math teacher
“I loved this and so did the students -that means winner!”
– TpT buyer, math teacher
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