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Pace University

Grades 7-8 Independent and Dependent Variables

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
It all depends upon the independence. The differentiated instruction lesson introduces learners to independent and dependent variables. Using real-world situations, scholars gain a conceptual understanding of the difference between the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Scientific Method, Control and Variables

For Students 5th - 7th
Middle school scientists bathe in Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob and friends. They define steps in the scientific method. They identify independent variables, dependent variables, and the control for science experiments being carried out...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Independent and Dependent Variables

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate the relationship between independent and dependent variables. Individuals begin by identifying independent and dependent variables from different problem situations. Then, using specific guidelines, they create posters...
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Curated OER

Those Vexing Variables

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize dependent and independent variables in an experiment by practicing manipulation of variables; students practice designing experiments that contain the two types of variables.
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Biology Junction

Scientific Method - Controls and Variables

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Most teens like to sleep in as late as possible, so testing the fastest way to get to school sounds like a great idea. A presentation walks through how to identify the controls, independent variables, and dependent variables in setting...
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Curated OER

Interactivate: Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
This interactive website provides a variety of lesson plans according to which standards you are applying and which textbook you use. Introduce functions to your class by having them construct single operation machines and create...
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Curated OER

Algebra I: Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Using rates from a rental car company, young mathematicians graph data, explore linear relationships, and discuss the role of slope and the y-intercept. This lesson plan allows for the discussion of independent and dependent variables,...
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Curated OER

Making Variables More Concrete

For Teachers 8th - 10th
When teaching about the different types of variables, practice is the key.
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Curated OER

Identifying Variables

For Students 9th - 12th
In this variables instructional activity, students are given seven experiments that they read and identify the independent variable, dependent variable, control group and standardizing variable.
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Curated OER

Identify the Controls and Variables

For Students 7th - 12th
In this experiment worksheet, students read over examples of different experiments and identify the control group, and independent and dependent variables. This worksheet has 20 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

U-Draw Scientific Variables

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
In this scientific variables on-line worksheet, students will be given a statement about a specific experiment. Students will use their mouse to circle the independent variable, underline the dependent variable, and box the controlled...
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Curated OER

Controls and Variables

For Students 8th - 12th
In this scientific methods worksheet, learners identify the control group, independent variables, and dependent variables in 4 different experiment descriptions.
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Curated OER

Concept: Dependent Events

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Middle and high schoolers determine the probability of dependent events. Learners compute both compound and simple probability. This four-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Curated OER

Variables Affecting Earth's Albedo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the variables that affect the Earth's albedo.  In this environmental data analysis lesson students interpret and graph information and calculate changes. 
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Flipped Math

Create and Analyze Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Model the world with graphs. Pupils watch and participate in creating graphs to model real-world situations. The presenters stress the importance of a consistent scale and proper labels for the graphs along with identification of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Generating Hypotheses and Experimental Design 1

For Students 7th - 12th
Here is a thorough exercise in forming hypotheses for scientific investigations. Young scientists consider factors that may be related to the question they would like to address. They think through measurable changes that may result from...
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Teach Engineering

Exploring Variables While Testing and Improving Mint-Mobiles (for Middle School)

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
There are more ways to use mint candies than to just eat them. In groups, learners design and build race cars using mint candies, drinking straws, Popsicle sticks, index cards, and other materials. They decide on an independent variable...
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Curated OER

Linear Equation Experiments

For Students 8th - 9th
For this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Walking the Plank

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a cool math activity. Kids collect and interpret data based on a physical act. A board is balanced between a scale and a step, learners record a peer's weight as it decreases while s/he walks further away from the scale. They...
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EngageNY

Problems in Mathematical Terms

For Teachers 6th Standards
Whether scholars understand independent and dependent variables depends on you. The 32nd installment of a 36-part series has learners analyze relationships in real-world problems through tables. They determine independent and dependent...
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EngageNY

Multi-Step Problems in the Real World

For Teachers 6th Standards
Connect graphs, equations, and tables for real-world problems. Young mathematicians analyze relationships to identify independent and dependent variables. These identifications help create tables and graphs for each situation.
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Curated OER

Experimental Design Practice

For Students 7th - 10th
In this experimental design activity, students are given two experimental scenarios to read. They answer questions about each including finding the hypothesis, the independent and dependent variables and controls. They design a graph for...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bellwork for Week 2-Experimental Design and Measurements

For Students 7th - 9th
In this experimental design and measurement worksheet, students answer questions about independent and dependent variables, they write hypotheses, they identify instruments that measure mass, weight, and volume and they calculate the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ketchup Lab

For Students 6th - 9th
For this ketchup worksheet, students investigate the thickness of different types of ketchup. They hypothesize, identify their independent and dependent variables, test their hypothesis and write conclusions based on their data.

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