Variables are Easy With Dependent vs. Independent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards

This comprehensive dependent vs. independent variable worksheet and task card set will help your students build confidence in understanding scientific experiments. Perfect for 5th grade and beyond, this resource guides students in mastering the relationship between dependent and independent variables in testable scientific questions.

Practice Identifying the Dependent Variable and Independent Variable:

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 provide an opportunity for students to:

• Recognize 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 elementary and middle 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 analyze the question, identify the independent variable, and determine the dependent variable. Task cards are perfect for:

• Small group activities
• Individual practice for independent learners during science center 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 Your Independent Variable Dependent Variable Worksheet & Task Cards

Whether you’re introducing variables or reinforcing concepts, this dependent vs. independent variable worksheet and task card set adapts to your teaching needs. Available in full color and black and white, it’s perfect for:

• Interactive science lessons.
• Practice in STEM activities.
• Assessment prep for students learning to analyze 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 as well.

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

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