Objective: Students will use tables to come up with a set of values for a variety of linear functions and then graph the equations as lines. They will then decorate their
graph paper using colors to create a "stained-glass” look.
Materials:
• Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
• Black marker
• Ruler
• Graph paper (final product looks better with no numbers given, but may
need to use for particular students)
• Student Worksheet
Procedures:
1) Distribute student worksheet. Explain to the students that they are to create
their own set of linear equations (following the requirements below so they
have a variety of positive negative coefficients and constants)
3) y=+_+
1)y=+x
2)y=-x
5)y=-_+
6)y=-
4) y=+_
9)x=+
8)y=-
7)y=+_
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2) Give each student time to complete the tables and then distribute a ruler and
black marker. The students should graph each equation, label the equation
on the line and trace it with black marker so it stands out.
3) The last step is for the students to color the sections of the graph paper so it
looks like a stained glass window - I have my students choose just three of
their favorite colors to use.