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Experimental Design and Measurement Concepts

Experimental Design and Measurement Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Physics, Design

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video tutorial guides students on developing testable science questions and setting up experiments. It emphasizes the importance of choosing a single variable to test and measuring results accurately. The tutorial also explores engineering concepts through building mousetrap cars, highlighting how to manipulate variables like wheel diameter and traction to affect speed and distance. Students are encouraged to specify input variables and output expectations clearly.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in developing a testable question from an observation?

Picking one idea to test

Conducting an experiment

Writing a hypothesis

Measuring results

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to have at least three data points in an experiment?

To ensure accuracy

To avoid errors

To compare and see trends

To save time

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a way to measure plant health in an experiment?

Counting leaves

Measuring plant height

Observing color

Checking soil moisture

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key consideration when choosing variables for a mousetrap car experiment?

The measurability of variables

The type of mousetrap

The brand of wheels

The color of the car

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you be cautious of when building a mousetrap car?

The color of the mousetrap

Using too many wheels

Catching your fingers

The length of the mousetrap arm

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