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TE - Variables in Scientific Inquiry

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Created on August 17, 2021

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VARIABLES IN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY

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VARIABLES

VARIABLES TASK MENU

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What are Variables?

COntrol Variables

Example #1

Independent Variables

Example #2

Dependent Variables

VARIABLES

VARIABLES TASK MENU

What are Variables?

COntrol Variables

Example #1

Independent Variables

Example #2

Dependent Variables

VARIABLES

VARIABLES TASK MENU

COntrol Variables

What are Variables?

Example #1

Independent Variables

Example #2

Dependent Variables

QUIZ

VARIABLES

WHAT ARE VARIABLES?

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VARIABLES

WHAT ARE VARIABLES?

If you are following along in a notebook, be sure to fill in your blanks before you move on! CLick NEXT when you're ready!

VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

A WIZARD

Just like nothing happens unless a wizard casts a spell...

If you're folllowing along with notes, you'll be able to fill them in at the end of each section. Don't panic 😜 On the next few slides, just watch the video or listen to the clip. The NEXT button will show up after you do.

... nothing happens unless a scientist changes something from normal.

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VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

A WIZARD

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VARIABLES

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE

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VARIABLES

DEPENDENT VARIABLE

A RULER

Just like we use a ruler to measure objects...

Same thing here, guys! Catch the notes at the end of the section. The NEXT button will show up after you listen to the clip and play the video.

...we measure the results of an experiment.

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VARIABLES

DEPENDENT VARIABLE

A RULER

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VARIABLES

DEPENDENT VARIABLE

If you are following along in a notebook, be sure to fill in your blanks before you move on! CLick NEXT when you're ready!

VARIABLES

CONTROL VARIABLES

TWINS

Twins look the same...

You've got the hang of this, right? Listen, watch, and catch up at the end of the section.

... just like some parts of the experiment have to look the same.

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VARIABLES

CONTROL VARIABLES

TWINS

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VARIABLES

CONTROL VARIABLES

If you are following along in a notebook, be sure to fill in your blanks before you move on! CLick NEXT when you're ready!

VARIABLES

EXAMPLE #1

Do free range chickens Lay More Eggs than Caged Chickens?

This test will see how many eggs chickens living in different conditions produce. One set of chickens are living in cages, and the other chickens are free range.

VARIABLES

EXAMPLE #1

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VARIABLES

EXAMPLE #1

Do free range chickens Lay More Eggs than Caged Chickens?

VARIABLES

EXAMPLE #2

Do tomato plants produce more tomatoes in direct sunlight?

This test will investigate how many tomatoes grow in different amounts of sunlight - direct sunlight and indirect sunlight.

VARIABLES

EXAMPLE #2

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VARIABLES

EXAMPLE #2

Do tomato plants produce more tomatoes in direct sunlight?

QUIZ

Let's TEST YOUR

VARIABLE KNOWLEDGE

START

Question 1 of 5

Do rats run through a maze faster ifthey have consumed sugar?

What is the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE?

YES! You're doing great!

Question 2 of 5

Why do TWINS represent control variables?

RightAnswer!

Question 3 of 5

what Do we measure in an investigation?

You've Got This!

Question 4 of 5

Does listening to music effect how often dolphins Jump out of the water?

What are we MEASURING?

You Are Doing Great!

Question 5 of 5

How does the shape of an airplane wing affect gas usage?

Which of these is NOT a control variable?

Perfect!

RESULTS

1-2

3-4

correct

You're off to a good start! You might want to go back and review some of the video lessons. Be sure to reference any notes you have!

Awesome! You're an expert in variables. Keep it up!

Lookin' good! You're on a roll and seem to be mostly getting the hang of thise. Make sure you're double checking any notes you have as you're continuing to work!

If you got zero correct, you should definitely go back and revisit the whole lesson! Make sure you followed along and completed any notes you were given!

BAck to Beginning!