Variables
Observation vs. Inferences
Vocabulary
Wild Card
100
Which is the CAUSE variable?
a. Independent
b. Dependent
c. Constant
INDEPENDENT variable
100
Name ONE observation about this ROOM!
There are tables
There are chairs
There are students
There are teachers
100
What do you use when you are making an OBSERVATION?
Your 5 senses!
100
Who is the 7th grade Assistant Principal?
Ms. Oakes
200
Sincere made three paper airplanes using three different types of papers to see which one flew the furthest. He used the same amount of force and flew them in the same location.
Name one CONSTANT variable
- Same amount of force
- Same location
- Same design of the airplane
200
Make an INFERENCE based on this observation:
It is very cloudy today
It will probably rain!
200
What is an INFERENCE?
An idea / assumption based on your observation and knowledge
200
What is Wagner's Principal's name?
Ms. Losquadro!
300
Sincere made three paper airplanes using three different types of papers to see which one flew the furthest. He used the same amount of force and flew them in the same location.
What is the DEPENDENT variable?
The distance the paper airplane flew
300
Make an INFERENCE based on this observation:
There are science posters all around the room
This must be a science classroom!
300
What is a CONSTANT?
A variable that stays the SAME in an experiment
300
Which of your teachers is allergic to scents?
Ms. Mizell!
400
Sincere made three paper airplanes using three different types of papers to see which one flew the furthest. He used the same amount of force and flew them in the same location.
What is the INDEPENDENT variable?
Different types of paper
400
Create your own observation and inference!
Answers will vary
400
What is a DEPENDENT variable?
The variable that is measured or tested
400
How many children does Ms. Chey have?
TWO!
500
Why should there only be ONE INDEPENDENT variable?
If you have more than one IV then you will NOT know what caused your results.
500
State an observation AND an inference for this image
Answers will vary
500
What is an INDEPENDENT variable?
The variable that the scientist CHANGES
500
Which of your teachers have been at Wagner for the longest?
Ms. Dorfman!