Science Skills

The independent variable is.....

• The thing we change (the cause)

• The thing we measure (the effect)

• The thing we keep constant

• Always temperature

The dependent variable is....

• The cause (the thing we change)

• The effect (the thing we measure)

• The thing we keep constant

• Always temperature

For an experiment to be a fair test we need to make sure that:

• It is easy

• It is done in a laboratory

• everything in our experiment is the same, except for the one thing you are testing

• we change lots of different things to investigate as many things as possible at once

What piece of scientific equipment is this?

• Conical flask

• Beaker

• Measuring cylinder

• Test tube

What piece of scientific equipment is this?

• Gauze

• Torch

• Tripod

• Bunsen burner

What does this hazard label mean?

• Flammable

• Corrosive

• Toxic

• Irritant

What does this hazard label mean?

• Flammable

• Corrosive

• Toxic

• Irritant

What do we call this type of flame on a bunsen burner?

• Roaring flame

• Medium flame

• Safety flame

Which flame is hottest on the bunsen burner?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does this hazard symbol mean?

• Toxic

• Oxidising

• Harmful to the environment

• Smelly