SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Bellwork 8/24/2015

1. Find the area, if the length is 5cm and width 4cm.2.Find the volume, if the length is 6cm, width 2cm, and Height 3cm.3.Find the density of the cube, if the mass was 100kg and volume is 50 mL.4.Find the perimeter, if the sides are 7cm, 5cm, 8cm, and 10cm.5.Find the volume of the rock in the picture.

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Bellwork 8/24/2015

1. Find the area, if the length is 5cm and width 4cm. 2.Find the volume, if the length is 6cm, width 2cm, and 3cm.3.Find the density of the cube, if the mass was 100kg and volume is 50 mL.4.Find the perimeter, if the sides are 7cm, 5cm, 8cm, and 10cm.5.Find the volume of the fish in the picture.

20cm2

6mL

36cm3

50 kg/mL

30 cm

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Agenda 8/24/2015

• Review Bellwork• Emphasize Today’s Objective• Definitions• Go over lab-paste in composition book• If time allows, watch videos on measurements

WRITE THIS IN YOUR AGENDA!Homework: Study for Def quiz-fri

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes 8/24/2015

Define these terms: (put them in the BACK of your composition book)

1.Independent variable- 2.Dependent variable-3.Hypothesis-4.Procedure-5.Analysis-6.Control variable-

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes 8/24/2015

Define these terms: (put them in the BACK of your composition book)

1.Independent Variable-the variable that the scientist changes2.Dependent variable-the variable that changes because of the Independent variable3.Hypothesis-educated guess. Explanation4.Procedure-steps of the experiment (how do you do the experiment)5.Analysis-understanding what happened and why6.Control variable-variables don’t change

Tennessee SPI Objective:Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables.

Notes Science

Essential LearningStudents will examine the steps of the scientific method andkey components of experiments to include independentvariables, dependent variables, controls, and constants.

Essential Question(s)What are the steps of the scientific method, and how arethey used in science?What are experiments, and how do I design them to includeindependent/dependent variables, and controls?

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)

Instructions for Students1) Make sure you view this presentation in slideshow mode.2) Press the right-arrow button on your keyboard to advance through this presentation.3) If you need help, please communicate with your teacher.

Step 1: Make ObservationsStep 2: Ask A QuestionStep 3: Form A HypothesisStep 4: Test The Hypothesis By doing experimentsStep 5: Analyze The ResultsStep 6: Draw ConclusionsStep 7: Communicate results

Scientific Method

(In List Format)

Variables and Controls in Experiments Used with the scientific method

Use independent variables when you test your hypothesis by doing experiments (see step 4 above)

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes Science

Experiments In an experiment you should conduct multiple trials

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes Science

How many? More is better! Experiments should include independent variables,

dependent variables, constants, and controls.

Experiments (F.Y.I): You test or measure a quantity and/or quality of

something.

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes Science

Example: Measuring Quantity:Scientists could be testing a new cell phone battery to determine how long it will last when you are text messaging.

Example: Measuring Quality:Scientists could be testing new IPod ear buds to determine if they are more comfortable or not.

In an experiment… …you should only test for ONE key thing at a time When you repeat the experiment… …only change this ONE key thing

This one thing is called…

Independent Variables

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes Science

Also know as….the manipulated variable

Memory Trick

Independent variable begins with the letter “I” So remember the letter “I.” Imagine yourself doing the experiment., and ask yourself…

“What ONE thing will I change when repeating the experiment?”

That one thing will be…

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls)Notes Science

Also know as….the manipulated variable

Let's take a moment to watch anddiscuss a video-song about this topic

Link: Variables Song by Mr. Edmonds

Video Review

SPI 0807.Inq.1 (Variables and Controls) Science

The independent variable is the type of soft drink

Example: You decide to do an experiment to determine the reason certain soft drinks are more popular that others. You suspect that the popularity of the drinks is connected with the amount of sugar found in them. You decide to use Dr. Pepper, Coke, Pepsi, and Barq's root beer. You first determine how much sugar each drink contains. Then you get 6 students to do a blind taste test with all 4 drinks.

What is the independent (manipulated) variable in this example?In other words, what is the one thing being tested for or changed?

Example: A scientist is conducting an experiment to test how sunlight affects plant growth.

The independent variable is the distance from the sunlamp which is connected with the amount of sunlight.

She places one corn plant 1 meter away from a sunlamp. She places one corn plant 2 meters away from a sunlamp. She places one corn plant 3 meters away from a sunlamp.

Corn plant 01 Corn plant 02 Corn plant 03

What is the independent (manipulated) variable in this example?In other words, what is the one thing being tested for or changed?

Example: A student conducts an experiment with ten 8th gradestudents. He uses 3 similar types of sour candy in a series of 4trials. (Sour Patch Kids, Sour Skittles, and Warheads) He gives1 piece of candy to each student and records their facial

expressionsto estimate how sour each candy is.

The independent variable is the type of sour candy

What is the independent (manipulated) variable in this example?In other words, what is the one thing being tested for or changed?

Example: A student conducts an experiment to determinewhich type of glue works best for attaching two pieces of regularwriting paper together.

The independent variable is the type of glue

She places 2g of glue on each sheet of paper and then uses a spring scaleto measure how much force it takes to pull the sheets apart.

What is the independent (manipulated) variable in this example?In other words, what is the one thing being tested for or changed?

Liquid-washable Glue Stick-washable Glue Stick-nonwashable

She uses 3 types of Elmer’s glue in a series of experiments.

Example: A student conducts an experiment to determine whichink color in ballpoint pens will last the longest before running out.

The independent variable is the color of ink

She uses 3 ink colors in 3 ballpoint pens in a series of experiments. (1) Black ink pen, (2) Blue ink pen, (3) Red ink pen)

She copies text from her science book. She copies the same text over and over.She writes at the same speed. The room temperature remains the same. Shewrites on the same kind of paper each time.

What is the independent (manipulated) variable in this example?In other words, what is the one thing being tested for or changed?

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