Experiments

Does the flavor of ice cream effect how fast the ice cream melts?

• independent
• dependent

Does changing the wing shape to make it more narrow affect the distance a paper airplane will fly?

• independent
• dependent

How does watching TV during studying affect a student’s test grades?

• independent
• dependent

Do roses grow more in height in partial or direct sunlight?

• independent
• dependent

How does adding cardio to one’s daily schedule affect their heart rate?

• independent
• dependent

Butter bean seeds were placed in petri dishes lined with moist paper towel for 5 days at different temperatures & germination was measured.  Which of the following is the independent variable?

• Number of seeds
• Time
• Temperature
• Type of seed

The total magnification of an object under the microscope with an objective of 40  is _______. 

• 400x
• 100x
• 40x
• 50x

Which would be a qualitative observation?

• The color of milk
• The number of eggs used
• The temperature at which the egg boiled
• The time it took the egg to cook

Does the temperature of water affect the time it takes a sugar cube to dissolve?

• IV: Type of water
  DV: Dissolving rate
• IV: Temperature of water
  DV: type of sugar cube
• IV: Temperature of Water
  DV: Dissolving Rate
• IV: Time
  DV: Number of sugar

Which should NOT be followed in a science lab?

• If you break something, you must clean it up.
• Always follow the teacher's directions.
• Never play in the lab
• If you don't understand what you need to do next , ask questions.