The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method

Grade 9 · Science · 45 min· Virginia Biology Sol

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can design a controlled experiment to test a hypothesis.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Identify Variables in a Scientific Investigation

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A student hypothesizes that the amount of sugar added to bread dough will affect how high the bread rises. Describe a controlled experiment to test this hypothesis, identifying the independent variable, dependent variable, and at least two control variables. A gardener hypothesizes that watering plants with rainwater will make them grow faster than watering them with tap water. Describe a controlled experiment to test this hypothesis, identifying the independent variable, dependent variable, and at least two control variables. A student hypothesizes that the type of liquid used to water a plant will affect the number of leaves it grows. Describe a controlled experiment to test this hypothesis, identifying the independent variable, dependent variable, and at least two control variables.

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