Variables are Easy With Our Independent Variable vs Dependent Variable Worksheet

This comprehensive dependent vs. independent variable worksheet and task card set will help your students build confidence in understanding scientific experiments. Perfect for upper-year students, this resource guides them in mastering the relationship between dependent and independent variables in testable scientific questions.

Practise Identifying Variables in Science Class

Our dependent and independent variables worksheet and task cards help students break down scientific questions and pinpoint the variables involved. Designed with clear, age-appropriate language, this worksheet and accompanying task cards provides an opportunity for students to:

• Recognise the independent variable in a testable question.
• Determining the corresponding dependent variable.
• Explain the role of each variable in the experiment.

This resource simplifies a foundational science skill, making it accessible and engaging for upper primary school students.

Hands-On Practice with Independent and Dependent Variables Task Cards

To complement the worksheet, this resource includes a set of 24 task cards featuring a variety of testable questions. Each card challenges students to analyse the question, identify the independent variable, and determine the dependent variable. Task cards are perfect for:

• Small group activities
• Individual practise for independent learners during science centre time.
• Extension activity for early finishers.

With a student-friendly recording sheet and an answer key, this resource makes it easy to assess student understanding.

Download To Fill In Your Independent and Dependent Variables Lesson Plan

Whether introducing variables or reinforcing concepts, this dependent vs. independent variable worksheet and task card set adapts to your teaching needs and perfectly adds to your independent and dependent variables lesson plan. Available in full colour and black and white, it’s ideal for:

• Interactive science lessons.
• Practise in STEM activities.
• Assessment prep for students learning to analyse experiments.

This resource is available as a printable PDF and an editable Google Slides resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button. Then click print, and you’re ready to go! We have also included both colour and black-and-white versions.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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