Variables and Constants
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Objective
I can differentiate between variables and constants in a scientific study.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
12 questions
Define what a constant is, in your own words, and provide an example not mentioned in the video.
Define what a variable is, in your own words, and provide an example not mentioned in the video.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A scientist is conducting an experiment to see how different amounts of water affect the height of a sunflower. Identify one variable and one constant in this experiment. A baker is making cookies. They always use the same oven temperature (175°C), but they are experimenting with different amounts of sugar. Identify one variable and one constant in this situation. A student is measuring the length of different pencils. They use the same ruler for each measurement, but the pencils are all different lengths. Identify one variable and one constant in this process.”
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