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Corbett Maths

Inverse Proportion

For Students 6th - 12th
Take an indirect view of proportionality. Using a similar approach of direct variation, the resource shows how to solve inverse proportions. The video steps through finding the constant of proportionality to write the formula for the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Direct and Inverse Variation

For Students 8th - 11th
In this direct and indirect variation worksheet, students solve 4 direct variations. Students then solve 4 indirect variations.
Worksheet
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Curated OER

The Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 7th - 10th
Young scientists use a globe and a light to simulate the rotation of the earth and sun to show the seasons. Additionally, they simulate direct sunlight and indirect sunlight showing intensity of the sun, and answer questions based...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colors and Mural Painting

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify shape styled by color and hue techniques, and individually design a variation of color mixtures once positioned on paper.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

PLANETS IN PROPORTION

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover scales for both the solar bodies' relative sizes and their distances from the sun. They find equatorial circumference and volumes of their solar bodies. Students apply estimation strategies and proportioanl reasoning to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colors and Mural Painting

For Teachers All
Visual arts lesson featuring a group mural that is constructed by each student soda straw paintings that reflects the use of shape, color and hue.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Direct and Indirect Variation

For Students 9th - 10th
A student asks Dr. Math for help to understand the concept of direct and inverse variation. The Dr. begins with the very basics and gives a great discussion on variation. The Dr. includes the thinking process and examples.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Direct and Indirect Variation

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Math addresses the difference between direct and indirect variation. The Dr. gives several examples through his explanation, using real-world scenarios. The Dr. describes how problems are typically stated for indirect variation and...
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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.
Handout
Cengage Learning

Cengage: Variation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the mathematical models for both direct and indirect variation on this site.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Scale and Indirect Measurement Applications

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to solve problems using scale and indirect measurement.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Rational Functions Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to understand graphs of rational functions. Examples are included.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: High School Basic Algebra Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An overview of basic high school algebra topics can be found here. Absolute value, signed numbers, inequalities and equations, mixture problems, and direct and indirect variation are all listed, each with links to questions posed by...