Description

Practice graphing and writing equations in slope intercept form with this Halloween math activity! Designs require students to write and graph equations of lines given two points, a point and a slope, etc. Students choose from 8 possible pumpkin designs and 8 coordinate plane pumpkins. Designs can be mixed and matched for 64 possible ornaments.

Students will choose one blank coordinate plane pumpkin and one set of design instructions. Each set of design instructions can be used with any of the 8 blank coordinate plane pumpkins. The design instructions will direct students to write 5 or 6 linear equations in slope intercept form to create a design for their pumpkin. Students will then cut and color their pumpkins.

An answer key with all 8 designs is provided.

To complete this activity, students should know how to write the equation of a line in slope intercept form when given:

• A slope and y-intercept
• A slope and a point
• An equation in standard form
• Two points

Horizontal and vertical lines are also included.

Finished pumpkins would make a great bulletin board! They would also look great hanging from the ceiling or on windows.