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Classify variables
Free printable Grade 6 science worksheet for "Classify variables" — practice science practices. No-prep, print or assign online.
Middle school students sharpen their scientific reasoning by classifying variables — independent, dependent, and controlled — in this hard-level Science Practices worksheet. Teachers can use it to prepare students for designing experiments or to assess whether learners can reliably distinguish variable types across different investigation scenarios. It belongs in a Scientific and Engineering Practices unit and works well alongside experimental design instruction.
Learning objectives
- Classify variables as independent, dependent, or controlled in given scenarios
- Explain the role each variable type plays in a fair scientific investigation
- Apply variable classification to evaluate the soundness of an experimental design
Answer Key

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