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Grade 5 Science: Identifying Variables Worksheet

This Grade 5 science worksheet focuses on identifying variables in experiments, including independent, dependent, and control variables. It includes matching definitions, analyzing specific experiments, and designing a fair test. The worksheet aims to enhance students' understanding of experimental design and variable identification.

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Grade 5 Science: Identifying Variables Worksheet

This Grade 5 science worksheet focuses on identifying variables in experiments, including independent, dependent, and control variables. It includes matching definitions, analyzing specific experiments, and designing a fair test. The worksheet aims to enhance students' understanding of experimental design and variable identification.

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🧪 Identifying Variables – Grade 5 Science Worksheet

Name: _________________________ Date: ___________________

🔍 1. Match the Definitions

Match each variable type to its correct definition. Draw a line.

Term Definition
Independent variable a) The thing we measure during the experiment
Dependent variable b) The thing we keep the same to make it fair
Control variable c) The thing we change on purpose

[3 marks]

⚗️2. Identifying Variables in Experiments

Read each experiment and answer the questions.

a) A student tests which brand of paper towel absorbs the most water.

 Independent variable: _________________________


 Dependent variable: ___________________________
 One control variable: _________________________

[3 marks]

b) A student puts the same type of plant in 3 rooms with different light levels. She measures
how tall the plant grows.

 Independent variable: _________________________


 Dependent variable: ___________________________
 One control variable: _________________________

[3 marks]

💭 3. True or False

a) You should only change one variable in a fair test.


☐ True ☐ False

b) The dependent variable is what you choose before the experiment starts.
☐ True ☐ False
[2 marks]

📊 4. Experiment Scenario

Ali investigates how the amount of sugar in a drink affects how fast it freezes.

a) What is the independent variable?

b) What is the dependent variable?

c) Give two things he should keep the same (control variables):

1.

2.

[4 marks]

🌟 5. Design Your Own Fair Test

Think of something you could test with a fair experiment. Describe:

a) What you would change (independent variable):

b) What you would measure (dependent variable):

c) What you would keep the same (control variables):

[3 marks]

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