Science Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Variables in an Experiment Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on the variables in an experiment. Students learn the parts of a fair test using eight key terms, then match clues to terms and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Variables in an Experiment, science practices
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A fair test changes one thing at a time and keeps everything else the same. This worksheet builds the vocabulary of experimental design – independent variable, dependent variable, controlled variable, hypothesis, control group, data, and conclusion – so students can set up and read an experiment.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms about experimental variables. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions, including one that asks students to identify the independent variable in a sample experiment.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with the term for each clue and a sample answer for every short-response question. The worksheet pairs well with the Scientific Method worksheet.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and review the eight terms.
Complete the eight clue-matching items in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Scientific Method Worksheet.
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Variables in an Experiment Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on the variables in an experiment. Students learn the parts of a fair test using eight key terms, then match clues to terms and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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