Interpreting Data-Working with Controls and Variables

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...

In this scientific methods learning exercise, students identify the control group, independent variables, and dependent variables in 4 different experiment descriptions.

Seventh graders identify variables and controls in a paper airplane investigation. In this scientific method lesson, 7th graders conduct an experiment to determine the variables that affect the flight of paper airplanes. They design an...

Two individuals share 99.9 percent of their genetic codes, yet diversity is observed everywhere. Young scientists learn about diversity through hands-on activities and an experiment. They apply the concepts of independent assortment and...

Six pages begin with a detailed introduction to meiosis and homologous chromosome pairs. Instructions guide learners through a simulation in which they draw craft sticks marked with autosomes in order to decode the genes inherited by...

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...

Bioluminescence, once considered rare, exists in around 90% of fish in the ocean. Understanding how genes communicate to produce light opens up a world of understanding for viewers. From being in the right setting to transcription to...

In this experiment instructional activity, students read over examples of different experiments and identify the control group, and independent and dependent variables. This instructional activity has 20 short answer questions.

This lesson will explain the difference between independent and dependent variables. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Independent/Dependent Variables."

This lesson will explain the difference between independent and dependent variables. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Independent/Dependent Variables."