Stained Glass Window Project
ALGEBRA II
Task:
Using what you have learned in your math class about graphing on the coordinate plane, you will
design your own stained glass window.
Requirements:
1. Your stained glass window must include at the minimum 15 individual lines or
curves, drawn through the entire coordinate plane, and labelled by number
on the edge of your poster.
a. Line/Curve Requirements – at least one of each:
i. Linear Function – one positive slope and one negative slope
ii. Horizontal Line
iii. Vertical Line
iv. Quadratic Function – one opening upward and one opening
downward
2. The written equations that correspond to your numbered lines must be
written on a separate sheet of paper that will be included with your
project.
3. Always use a ruler when needed.
4. You must color the stained glass graph with at least five different colors.
5. You must cut out your graph and post on a sheet of construction
paper/scrapbook paper/small poster board.
6. Make your window as unique and creative as possible. These will be posted!
7. Your project must show a high level of accuracy, effort, and thought.
Procedure:
1. Begin by designing a sketch of your stained glass on a sheet of grid paper. This
eventually will be a smaller version of your final draft.
2. When satisfied with your design, write ALL the equations necessary to complete the
stained glass picture on a separate sheet of paper. Do this before drawing the lines
on your final coordinate plane. EVERY line used must be referenced.
3. Transfer your “rough draft” version onto your final version coordinate system in
pencil. All lines must be lightly visible even after the coloring process is completed.
The portions of lines used to create a specific design must be darkened with ink to
make them stand out.
4. Color your project. Your may use crayons, colored pencils, glitter, colored paper,
watercolor paint, etc. The more unique, the more creative points earned. Be sure
that the lines used to create your project are visible AFTER your coloring technique
is applied.
Deadlines:
This project will be broken into three tasks.
TASK 1: A rough draft of your design will be completed in class on 12/22 and 12/23.
TASK 2: The equations of the lines from your drawing will need to be found.
TASK 3: The final project will be due. This includes your final design with lines labelled and a separate
sheet of equations. This will be due Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
Stained Glass Window Project
ALGEBRA II
Attached is the rubric which will be used to assess this project.
Criteria
Possible
Points
Completed 15 lines
At least one of each line/curve:
 Linear – Positive Slope
 Linear – Negative Slope
 Horizontal
 Vertical
 Quadratic – Opening upwards
 Quadratic Opening
downwards
Function sheet completed
Graphs numbered to match
function sheet
Lines in a dark outline
Neatness
Creativity
Totals :
15
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
10
10
10
10
100
Points
Stained Glass Window Project
ALGEBRA II