Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

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

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

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

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Which brand of bubblegum allows for you to blow the largest bubble?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Does deflating a ball affect a its ability to bounce?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Will a person’s teeth will be whitened quicker if they use baking soda with their toothpaste?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Does the type of shoe worn during a 30 meter dash affect the speed of the runner?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Is the underlined phrase the independent variable or the dependent variable?

Will a student’s performance in school will be affected if they do not eat breakfast?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

You want to test which size of soccer ball is easiest to juggle with your feet. You test a size 3, size 4 and a size 5 ball. You count the seconds the ball stays in the air for each of the trials.

What is the independent variable?

• the size of the soccer ball

• The seconds the ball stays in the air

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

You want to test which size of soccer ball is easiest to juggle with your feet. You test a size 3, size 4 and a size 5 ball. You count the seconds the ball stays in the air for each of the trials.

What is the dependent variable?

• the size of the soccer ball

• the seconds the ball stays in the air

Tags

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-3

Does the size of a fish tank affect how large a fish will grow?

What is the dependent variable?

• how large the fish will grow

• the size of the fish tank

Tags

NGSS.3-LS3-2