Scientific Investigation

Open Ended

Why is it important to follow science safety rules when conducting experiments like the Paper Towel Experiment?

Open Ended

Create a testable question for our experiment to investigate what brand of paper towels absorbs the most water.

Open Ended

My hypothesis is "If I test 3 different types of paper towels to see which one will hold the most water, then..."

Multiple Choice

What is the variable that is changed on purpose in the paper towel experiment?

• Brand of paper towel

• Amount of water

• Size of basin

• Time for soaking

Multiple Select

Which of the following must remain the same for the paper towel experiment to be a fair test?

• Size of paper towels

• Amount of water used

• Brand of paper towel

• Location of experiment

Open Ended

Was your hypothesis valid or faulty? What information did your data reveal?

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: A variable can be classified as either a dependent variable or an ___ variable.

Open Ended

What is one important thing you learned today about following science safety rules or using the scientific method in experiments?