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Potential and Kinetic Energy
Sixth graders explore potential and kinetic energy. In this science lesson, 6th graders assume the role of a roller coaster engineer and design a roller coaster. Students use their knowledge of kinetic and potential energy to design a...
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Lab Report Template
Students write a paragraph (complete sentences) which explains what they did in the lab.
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Graph Related Linear Inequalities
Young scholars explore the concept of linear inequalities. In this linear inequality instructional activity, students graph linear inequalities using Microsoft Excel.
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Ants In Motion
Students brainstorm ants and their characteristics in a class discussion. They observe the ants and answer question pertaining to their behavior; then they apply the scientific method in creating and investigating a problem.
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What are the Odds
Students predict the-outcome of an event. In this algebra lesson, students compare and contrast the probability of an event occurring. They calculate the odds of a simple event and make estimation.
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Scientific Method "Lab Writeup"
High schoolers analyze and experience the scientific method. They discuss the various steps of the method, conduct various experiments, and write a three-paragraph essay regarding their conclusion.
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Exponent Rules
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the rules of exponents. They practice solving problems that use exponents in a variety of contexts. Students are shown how to use the rules in numerical sequences and after translation...
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Data Analysis
In this data analysis worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they reduce the data provided to find the means, and graph the means in a line graph. Then, students graph the data from each mixture...
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Yeast Cells and their Environment
Pupils study the scientific method and explore how to design an experiment. In this investigative lesson students explore and hypothesis an experiment then carry it out to find the results.
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The Working of Scientists
Students define and explain the basic concepts of experimental design. In this scientific method lesson students complete a hands on activity, develop and present proposals to test their explanations.
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Graphing in Science
Students manipulate and interpret data. They are given a dataset from a described experiment and interpret the data. A "How to Sheet for graphing" is included in lesson plan.
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Better Body Books, Inc.
Learners work in groups of 2-3 people to prepare a book about the human body that is suitable for a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student.
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Firewood Problem
Students write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent/dependent Variables: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain the difference between independent and dependent variables. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Independent/Dependent Variables."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent/dependent Variables: Lesson 3
This lesson will explain the difference between independent and dependent variables. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Independent/Dependent Variables."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent/dependent Variables: Lesson 1
This lesson will explain the difference between independent and dependent variables. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Independent/Dependent Variables."
Quia
Ixl Learning: Independent and Dependent Variables
Brush up on your math skills relating to independent and dependent variables then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Smartgraphs: Independent and Dependent Variables
For various scenarios students select which of two variables should be considered independent and which dependent, and to explain their choice.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Scientific Method Variables/hypothesis
Find out what variables are in a scientific investigation and what the difference is between an independent, dependent, and controlled variable. Look at samples of different types of variables and find out what makes a good variable.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F if Points on a Graph
This task will help students understand the difference between between independent and dependent variables. Aligns with F-IF.A.1.
PBS
Pbs: Cooking With Bill Nye: Dependent and Independent Variables
Making dinner become a math challenge and science experiment with Bill Nye. This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about dependent and independent variables to make a prediction about whether boiling water with the lid...
Biology Corner
Biology Corner: Identifying Variables in an Experiment
Students analyze different experiments to determine independent variables, dependent variables and control groups.
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook: Four Basic Statistics Variables
The basic definitions of four statistics variables - quantitative, qualitative, dependent and independent - are provided here.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Identification of Variables
An explanation of how dependent and independent variables are used during experimentation.