In this engaging activity, students will graph and color seven distinct parabolas to create a vibrant rainbow! This resource includes two versions for differentiation. The first version provides students with quadratic functions in standard form, while the second presents the functions in vertex form.

For the vertex form version, students will first identify the vertex of each parabola, then complete a table of values. The x-coordinates are pre-filled in the table for both versions, allowing students to focus on the graphing process. At the end, students will write an explanation about how the leading coefficient of the quadratic equation changes the graph.

This hands-on activity offers an enjoyable way for students to practice graphing quadratic functions, making it a perfect fit for March-themed lessons or any time of year!