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Forming A Hypothesis Using Cause & Effect
Mr. Conant × Ms. Chambers × Memorial Middle School × Beverly, MA |
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Forming A Hypothesis Using Cause & Effect
Mr. Conant × Ms. Chambers × Memorial Middle School × Beverly, MA |
Vocabulary
Hypothesis
Independent Variable (Variable being tested)
Dependent Variables (Controlled variables)
Essential Questions:
What ingredients make up a testable hypothesis?
What is the difference between a prediction and a hypothesis?
When you perform a controlled experiment for a science fair project what does it mean?
Directions
This activity was designed to help you in mastering the concepts of forming a hypothesis, identifying controlled variables (dependant variable), and identifying the variable being tested in an experiment (independent variable). When completing this activity you will encounter many scenarios that can lead to a controlled experiment. Read these scenarios, create a hypothesis (using cause and effect), identify the controlled variables, and identify the variable being tested.
You and your classmates will be divided into three groups; Group A, Group B, and Group C. Each of you will get a worksheet with your group letter on it. To get to your groups page click on the link below.