Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Playground Mapping

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students review their physical models of the objects on their playground at school. Using the model, they convert it into a map with a scale and key. To end the lesson, they use the map to locate different objects and measure the...
Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Direct Proportion

For Students 9th - 10th
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students form and use the formula for direct variation.
Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Direct Proportion

For Students 9th - 10th
MathWorld offers a concise mathematical definition of direct variation or direct proportion.
Unit Plan
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Proportionality

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Acquire a deeper understanding of the concept of proportionality. Concise definitions, detailed examples, and an interactive worksheet to apply what you have learned.
Activity
Other

Jiskha Math Homework Help: Direct and Indirect Variations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Jiskha.com offers math homework help that provides a general overview of direct and indirect variation, including a few simple graphing examples.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Linear Models of Direct Variation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will write, graph, and solve direct variation models for real-world problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, study vocabulary, watch...
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Proportions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving proportion problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Proportions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Practice using your graphing calculator for proportion problems. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Unit Plan
Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Direct Variation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The discussion examines direct variation. Students learn about the math concept through definitions and sample exercises.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Variation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains direct and inverse variation. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have been...