Stained Glass Window Project:
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 graphs sixteen 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 vocabulary will also be
developed.
Math Content: Linear Equations, Graphing Linear Equations, Finding Solutions
for Linear Equations, Slope, Y-intercept, Coordinate Plane, and Ordered Pairs
Materials: Graphing Worksheet, Ruler, Colored Pencils, Markers
Directions: Graph these 16 linear equations on the coordinate plane provided.
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2 graphs need to be constructed by making a table of values
2 graphs need to be constructed by finding intercepts
2 graphs need to be constructed by using the slope and y-intercept
The remaining graphs you can choose the method of your choice
When you are done graphing the equations use markers or colored pencils to color
each section to create your stained glass window.
𝑥 = −8
𝑦 = −9
𝑦=𝑥+5
𝑦 = −𝑥 − 9
𝑥 = −1
𝑦 = −3
𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 7
𝑦 + 2𝑥 = 8
𝑥= 6
𝑦 = −5𝑥 + 2
𝑦 − 4𝑥 = 8
2𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 6
𝑥=9
𝑦 =𝑥−4
𝑦=− 𝑥−3
1
3
3𝑦 + 3𝑥 = 27
Rubric:
All sixteen equations are graphed correctly
16 points
2 equations are graphed by making a table
2 points
2 equations are graphed by finding intercepts
2 points
2 equations are graphed by finding slope and y-intercept
2 points
Stained Glass window in colored neatly
3 points
TOTAL:
25 POINTS
Making a Table of Values:
Equation: ________________
x
y
Equation: ________________
x
y
Finding Intercepts:
Equation: ________________
Equation: ________________
x-intercept: _________
x-intercept: _________
y-intercept: _________
y-intercept: _________
Finding Slope and Y-intercept:
Equation: ________________
Equation: ________________
Slope : m = _____
Slope : m = _____
y-intercept: b = _____
y-intercept: b = _____
Stained Glass Window
Name: ______________
On the coordinate plane below, graph the sixteen linear equations. Make sure you
graph 2 equations by making a table of values, 2 equations by finding intercepts,
and 2 equations by finding the slope and y-intercept. When you are finished
graphing the equations use markers or colored pencils to color each section to
create your stained glass window.