Identifying Variables Game 2
Authored by Tabitha Register
Science
6th Grade
NGSS covered
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This quiz focuses on identifying and distinguishing between different types of variables in scientific experiments, specifically independent variables, dependent variables, and control variables. The content is appropriate for 6th grade students who are developing foundational skills in scientific inquiry and experimental design. Students need to understand that independent variables are what scientists deliberately change or manipulate in an experiment, dependent variables are what gets measured or observed as a result, and control variables are factors that remain constant to ensure a fair test. The quiz requires students to analyze experimental scenarios and determine cause-and-effect relationships, demonstrating their ability to think critically about scientific methodology and recognize the structure of controlled experiments. Created by Tabitha Register, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grade 6. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing students' understanding of experimental design through practical application and scenario-based learning. Teachers can use this assessment as a formative evaluation to gauge student comprehension before moving on to more complex experimental concepts, or as a review activity to solidify understanding after initial instruction on variables. The varied question formats, from definitional to application-based scenarios, make it suitable for warm-up activities, homework assignments, or quiz preparation. This content directly supports NGSS 6-8.ETS1-3 and MS-ETS1-3, which emphasize analyzing and interpreting data to determine optimal solutions and understanding the scientific process through systematic investigation.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This variable is changed by the scientist.
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Control variable
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This is the variable being tested or measured.
Dependent variable
Independent variable
Control variable
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the dependent variable?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Sam wanted to know if the color of the chair you sat in when taking a test affected your test grade. What is the independent variable.
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