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"I used this as an intro to the scientific method in my Science 9AP class at the beginning of the semester."
Tracey H.
"I LOVE this resource! I use it each year without fail. The biggest thing I am thankful for is the ability to use it easily in the classroom as a normal task card activity. If we need to transfer to distance learning, I love that I am able to still use this resource very easily. "
Josephine T.
Description
Students learn to identify INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT variables. They plan and carry out a simple experiment to reinforce variable identification. Students practice the basics of experimental design, collecting data, and summarizing results. This lab allows students to discover the challenges of conducting a controlled experiment through trial and error.
In this activity, students will:
- READ a brief article about the differences between dependent and independent variables and how to identify variables in a hypothesis.
- ANSWER text-dependent questions based on the article.
- PERFORM a simple lab to reinforce identifying variables.
- GRAPH data from the experiment.
- ANSWER lab follow-up questions.
Supplies Needed:
- Bouncy balls (we got 50 on Amazon for $10!) or tennis balls
- Meter sticks or measuring tape
- Masking tape to secure meter sticks (optional)
Teacher Notes:
- Please note that this resource is not editable.
- Answer key included.
- You may also be interested in our activity to Introduce Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data.
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Scientific Method Practice Lab Identify Independent Dependent Variables Control
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6th - 9th
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CCSSRST.6-8.3
CCSSRST.6-8.4
CCSSRST.9-10.3
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What others say
"I used this as an intro to the scientific method in my Science 9AP class at the beginning of the semester."
Tracey H.
"I LOVE this resource! I use it each year without fail. The biggest thing I am thankful for is the ability to use it easily in the classroom as a normal task card activity. If we need to transfer to distance learning, I love that I am able to still use this resource very easily. "
Josephine T.
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Description
Students learn to identify INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT variables. They plan and carry out a simple experiment to reinforce variable identification. Students practice the basics of experimental design, collecting data, and summarizing results. This lab allows students to discover the challenges of conducting a controlled experiment through trial and error.
In this activity, students will:
- READ a brief article about the differences between dependent and independent variables and how to identify variables in a hypothesis.
- ANSWER text-dependent questions based on the article.
- PERFORM a simple lab to reinforce identifying variables.
- GRAPH data from the experiment.
- ANSWER lab follow-up questions.
Supplies Needed:
- Bouncy balls (we got 50 on Amazon for $10!) or tennis balls
- Meter sticks or measuring tape
- Masking tape to secure meter sticks (optional)
Teacher Notes:
- Please note that this resource is not editable.
- Answer key included.
- You may also be interested in our activity to Introduce Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data.
Please consider clicking HERE to follow Elevation Science on TPT!
Report this resource to TPT
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Good resource
My students were engaged and this resource made planning a breeze!
I loved this activity for reviewing independent and dependent variables and carrying out a lab procedure step by step. The best thing was the students had the freedom to choose the independent variable in the lab allowing for ownership of the data. They also had the opportunity to determine how the experiment would be performed before being told how to do it correctly. Great lesson.
I used this as an intro to the scientific method in my Science 9AP class at the beginning of the semester.
I LOVE this resource! I use it each year without fail. The biggest thing I am thankful for is the ability to use it easily in the classroom as a normal task card activity. If we need to transfer to distance learning, I love that I am able to still use this resource very easily.
Excellent. This product saved me time and energy. The students enjoyed it too.
SO much fun! Great lab for the scientific method! Thanks so much!
Great resource but just not what I was looking for to help my student grasp variables.
This was great at the beginning of the year to use.
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRST.6-8.3
Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks.
CCSSRST.6-8.4
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
CCSSRST.9-10.3
Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
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