Stained Glass Window Project
Task:
Using what you have learned in Maths class about graphing lines on the coordinate plane, you
will design your own stained glass window. In this section of Algebra, Learning Partners will
become familiar with the following methods of graphing lines and finding equations of lines:
1. Graphing using a Tables of Values
2. Graphing using Slope-Intercept Form
3. Graphing by finding the x and y intercepts
4. Finding equations of lines given two points on a line
5. Finding equations given slope and 1 point on a line
Steps 4 and 5 above will be used during this project since the design will be drawn first, and then
the equations can be found.
Requirements:
1. Your stained glass window must include at the minimum 20 individual lines, drawn
through the entire coordinate plane, and labelled by number on the edge of your poster.
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. Additional pictures may be added to your window design. If you would like to incorporate
circles or ellipses with your window, this can be done for extra points but the equations
for those need to be included as well. Always use a ruler or compass when needed.
4. You must color the poster with at least five different colors.
5. Make your window as unique and creative as possible. These will be posted all around the
classroom!
6. 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, each with its own deadline.
TASK 1: A rough draft of your design will need to be completed first on grid paper. This should
be completed by Friday, February 8th.
TASK 2: The equations of the lines from your drawing will need to be found. This will be due by
Tuesday, February 19th.
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 Tuesday, February 26 th.
Attached is the rubric which will be used to assess this project.
7
5-6
3-4
1-2
Exceptionally well
designed, neat, and
attractive. Colors that
go well together are
used to make the
project more
attractive. A ruler is
always used.
Neat and relatively
attractive. Color
usage is good, and a
ruler has been used
when necessary.
Lines are neatly
drawn but the
project appears
quite plain.
Appears messy and
"thrown together" in
a hurry. Lines are
visibly crooked.
All lines are plotted
correctly, are easy to correctly, are easy to
see, and all
see and equations
equations are
are accurate.
accurate. A ruler is
used to neatly
connect the points.
All lines are plotted
correctly, but are not
always easy to see,
or the equations are
not accurate.
Lines are not plotted
correctly and
equations are not
accurate.
Creativity
LP has taken the
technique being
studied and applied it
in a way that is very
unique and creative.
LP has taken the
technique being
studied and the
project is for the
most part unique.
LP has copied a
design from a
window that already
exists. There is little
evidence of
creativity, but the LP
has done the
assignment.
LP has not made
much attempt to
meet the
requirements of the
assignment.
Drawing
Drawing is expressive
and detailed, and
more than 20 lines
have been graphed.
Shapes, patterns,
shading and/or
texture are used to
add interest to the
painting.
Drawing is
expressive and
somewhat detailed,
and at least 20 lines
have been graphed.
Little use has been
made of pattern,
shading, or texture.
Drawing has few
details. The
minimum
requirement of 20
lines has been
graphed.
The drawing lacks
any detail or the
minimum
requirement of 20
lines has not been
completed.
Time and Effort
Class time was used
wisely. Much time
and effort went into
the planning and
creation of the
stained glass
window.
Class time was used
wisely. Some time
and effort went into
planning and
creating the stained
glass window.
Class time was not
always used wisely,
more time and effort
could have been
applied to this
project.
Class time was not
used wisely and little
time or effort was
applied to this
project.
CATEGORY
Neatness and
Attractiveness
Accuracy of Plot All lines are plotted