Experiments
Independent Variables
Dependent Variables
Controls
Pot Luck
100
The one and only variable that is purposely changed in an experiment.
What is Independent Variable
100
Jackson designed an experiment to test which brand of paper towel absorbs the most water.
What is Brand of paper towel
100
Harry performed an investigation to find out how temperature affects crystal growth.
What is Crystal Growth
100
Chris performed designed an experiment to find out if fig trees preferred sunlight or shaded areas to grow.
Same type of trees, Same soil, Same amount of water
100

Spell Mr. D's last name

D-A-N-Z-I-G-E-R

200
The variable that is observed or measured in an experiment.
What is Dependent Variable
200
Jamie performed an investigation to find out if hot, cold, or room temperature water is better for growing tomato plants.
What is Temperature of Water
200
Donna performed an investigation to find out if a heavier or lighter ball would roll down a ramp faster.
What is Speed of Ball
200
Greg performed an investigation to find out which color of bird feeders humming birds prefer.
Same locations of bird feeders, Same food in bird feeders, Same type of bird feeders
200

Within 10 people (without going over) how many people said 'Good Morning' back to Mr. Danziger this morning?

16

300

What unit of length do we use in science experiments?

Centimeters

300
Harry performed an investigation to find out how temperature affects crystal growth.
What is Different Temperatures
300
Jenny designed an experiment to find out which color absorbed the most heat.
What is Amount of Heat Absorbed
300
Trevor performed an investigation to find out if soaking bean seeds would make the seeds sprout more quickly.
Same type of seeds, Same amount of water, Same temperature of water
300

What is the name of the massive hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean?

Lee

400

Name 2 valid lab safety rules.

Answers will vary.

400
Wilber performed an investigation to find out if bigger or smaller parachutes created more drag.
What is Size of Parachutes
400
Peter wondered if cooler temperatures would impact how quickly Venus Flytraps closed.
What is Speed of Venus Flytraps Closing
400
Ramie performed an investigation to find out how pitch varied when he tapped bottles filled with different amounts of water.
Same size and shape of bottles, Same object used to tap bottles, Same force to tap bottles
400

What does WE C.A.R.E. stand for?

West Essex Collaboration, Awareness, Resilience, Empathy

500

What are the two reasons for your group members to exists in a science lab?

Extra set of hands

Save on materials

500
Peter wondered how the period of a pendulum was dependent upon string length.
What is Different String Lengths
500
Levi designed an experiment to test if yawning is contagious.
What is Amount of Yawns
500
Trevor designed an experiment to find out which model bridge design can hold the most weight
Same materials to make model bridges, Same size of model bridges, same weight increments
500

What can you put in a barrel to make the barrel lighter?

A hole

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