Full name:
Scientific Method: Variables
SpongeBob and his friends from Bikini Bottom were busy with a little research.
Read the description of each experiment and answer the questions.
Gary takes a bath Define
Control group
SpongeBob knows it's time for Gary the
snail to take a bath, but as usual, the snail
Independent (experimenter-specified) variable
doesn't want to take it.
SpongeBob suggests that he can lure Gary
into the bathtub by placing the snail's
favorite cookie next to it.
The first time, SpongeBob was just trying
Dependent (changing) variable
to get Gary to go to the bathroom, but he
refused.
The second time, SpongeBob put cookies
next to the bathtub. But Gary didn't move Conclusion
even for the cookie.
Favorite ice cream
Define
The doctor advises Squidward to cut
down on sweets to lower his heart rate. CONTROL
Squidward is not sure that giving up his
favorite ice cream will be so beneficial.
To test his idea that sugar doesn't
Independent (experimenter-specified)
lower your heart rate, he ate all his variable
favorite foods for a week and measured his
heart rate every day. His average heart
rate was 115 bpm (beats per minute).
In his next experiment, he spends a Dependent (changing) variable
week without eating sweet foods. This
week, his average heart rate was 95 bpm.
Conclusion
Free Lunch at the Krusty
Define
Krab
CONTROL
Mr. Krabs believes that giving his
employees a free lunch will increase
productivity at the Krusty Krab
restaurant. Independent (experimenter-specified) variable
To test the idea, he gives half the
employees a free Krabby Patty lunch
every day for a month.
Another group of employees are not
provided with lunch and must bring their Dependent (changing) variable
own.
At the end of the month, he
measures productivity by checking the
amount of work completed. Conclusion
The group that was given lunch
completed more work than those who
were not given lunch.
Spongebob's Clean Pants Define
CONTROL
SpongeBob noticed that his favorite
pants weren't as clean as they used to
be. His friend Sandy suggested that he Independent (experimenter-specified) variable
try using a new detergent called Clean-O
that she found at the store.
SpongeBob washed one pair of pants in
plain water and the other in water with
Clean-O detergent. Dependent (changing) variable
After washing both pairs of trousers
three times, it turned out that those washed
in Clean-O detergent were no cleaner than
those washed in Conclusion
plain water.
Scientific Method: Variables
For each experiment, determine the independent (experimenter-specified)
and dependent (changing) variables.
1. Define
Control group
A cow is given growth hormone and
then compared to another cow that
was not given growth hormone. Both Independent variable
cows were weighed at age 2
Dependent variable
2. Define
Control group
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one
hand and not on the other hand.
The number of mosquito bites is Independent variable
counted after 2 hours.
Dependent variable
3. Define
Control group
Independent variable
Two plants are grown using the same
lights and pots. One plant receives
microwaved water, the other regular
tap water. Their Dependent variable
Branches of Biology and the Scientific Method
For an experiment, determine the independent (experimenter-specified) and
dependent (changing) variables.
1. Name the branch of biology that studies animals.
2. Match the term and definition
A) a science that studies the patterns of
heredity and variability of organisms.
1) Virolo B) the science of viruses C) the science that studies
gy the
2) Physiolog structure, functions and behavior of cells D) the
y life processes occurring in the body
3) Genetics
4) Cytology
For an experiment, determine the independent (experimenter-
3. specified) and dependent (changing) variables.
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one Control group
hand and not on the other hand.
The number of mosquito bites is Independent variable
counted after 2 hours.
Dependent variable
3. Define
Control group
Independent variable
Two plants are grown using the same
lights and pots. One plant receives
microwaved water, the other regular
tap water. Their Dependent variable
Option 2
Name the branch of biology that studies plants.
1.
2. Match the term and definition
A) the relationship of organisms with each other
and
1) Embryo with inanimate nature B) the internal
logy structure of organs and tissues of organisms
2) Anatomy C) the science of
3) Bacteriolo bacteria D) the science that studies the
gy
development of the embryo
4) Ecology
For an experiment, determine the independent (experimenter-
3.
specified) and dependent (changing) variables.
Independent variable
Two plants are grown using the same
lights and pots. One plant receives
microwaved water, the other regular Dependent variable
tap water. Their
height is measured after 2 weeks.
Option 1
Name the branch of biology that studies animals.
1.
Match the term and definition
2.
A) a science that studies the patterns of heredity
and
1) Virology variability of organisms.
2) Physiolog B) the science of viruses C) the science that
studies the structure, functions and behavior of
y cells D) the life processes occurring in the body
3) Genetics
4) Cytology
For an experiment, determine the independent (experimenter-
3.
specified) and dependent (changing) variables.
Dependent variable
Mosquito repellent is sprayed on one
hand and not on the other hand. The
number of
Independent variable
mosquito bites is counted after 2 hours.
ARTIST INVESTIGATION
You are a detective who has been assigned a mystery in an art gallery. In
the folder is a set of clues linked to a famous artist. Read the questions,
investigate the clues provided and see if you can solve the mystery...
Who is the artist?
Your name:
Class:
Date:
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EX IT TICK ET
Answer the following questions about your school year
What was the best thing about this school year?
What was the most challenging activity, topic or part of the year?
What will you miss most? What are you grateful for?
What would you change about this school year?
What is something you accomplished this year that you are proud of?
What is one thing you will always remember?