Scientific Investigations: Variables/Controls
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8th Grade
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Then match each part of the experiment to the correct type of variable:
stay the same to keep the test fair
Independent Variables
you change on purpose to test its effect
Control Variables
you measure or observe to collect data
Dependent Variables
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 3 pts
Match each variable to its role in the experiment based on the reading
Groups:
(a) Independent Variable
,
(b) Dependent Variable
,
(c) Control Variables:
distance from lamp
type of light (infrared vs. visible)
temperature of water over time
beaker size
water volume
lamp wattage
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the dependent variable in the radio signal strength experiment?
Signal strength received
Brand of the radio transmitter
Distance between transmitter and receiver
Signal frequency
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the radio signal strength experiment, which of the following is NOT a control variable?
Signal frequency
Distance between transmitter and receiver
Type of barrier material
Brand of the radio transmitter
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NGSS.MS-PS2-5
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
Based on the experiment description, decide what’s being changed, what’s being measured, and what stays the same.
Voltage or energy output
Independent Variable
Light source brightness,
Control Variables
Angle of the solar panel
Dependent Variable
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What needs to be controlled so the solar panel test gives accurate results?
Type of wire used to connect the solar panel
Light source brightness
Distance from light
Type of solar panel
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
✅ Independent Variable: (a)
✅ Dependent Variable: (b)
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
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