Looking to liven up your writing and graphing equations assessments? This parallel and perpendicular lines activity is the perfect alternative to a standard test.

In this real world math project, your Algebra 1 students will recreate a map from their favorite fictional book or movie! Open-ended math projects can be challenging for students, so clear directions and an example map are included if your students need extra guidance to get started.

This parallel and perpendicular lines activity can be used as an assessment, partner activity, or sub plans!

This Algebra 1 real world math project includes:

✅ Writing and graphing linear equations in slope intercept form`

✅ Graphing horizontal and vertical lines

✅ Plotting points on a coordinate plane

✅ Identifying types of slope

✅ Identifying slope and y-intercept from an equation in slope-intercept form

✅ Follow up and reflection questions

✅ Example map

What is the real world scenario?

You have been asked to create the map of a famous fictional place to give to the author or producer. Use your creative judgment to design the best representation of the map. You may include notable landmarks and roads.

How I have used this parallel and perpendicular lines activity in my Algebra 1 classroom:

⭐ Sub Plans: The instructions and included example map ensures that your students will be able to complete this project with little to no help from the teacher.

⭐Small Group: Your students can work together to complete this activity and have discussions about different strategies for writing expressions from diagrams.

⭐ Individual: I have used this activity as a formative assessment for my Algebra 1 students. It usually takes them about one class period to complete on their own.