What do you know so far?

What would the independent variable be in an experiment testing which type of paper airplane goes the furthest?

• the type of paper used.

• the distance each plane flies.

• how hard the plane is thrown.

• the type of paper airplane.

In any experiment, the independent variable ______________.

• remains the same to not mess up the experiment

• is purposely changed to test the hypothesis

• is known by the scientist before doing the experiment

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The variables in an experiment that stay the same are the -

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Constants

• Control

Why do we want to test one variable at a time?

• Because it is hard to setup a data table with more

• To know what is causing the changes to the dependent variable.

• It is what has always been done

• No one really knows

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

• independent

• dependent

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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

• independent

• dependent

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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

• independent

• dependent

Does the temperature of the room affect student's test scores?

• independent

• dependent

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

How long does it take to the Earth to do the ROTATION MOVEMENT?

• 365 days
• 24 hours
• 24 hours + 6 hours
• 28 days

^{Objects made of ice, gas and dust and orbit our sun are called:}

• Asteroids
• Comets
• Meteroids
• Meteors