IV/DV Virtual Lab!

Objective: SWBAT design an experiment with an

independent and dependent variable

Catalyst: If Mr. Jhaveri wears a tie, then his students

will pay more attention than if he did not. Identify independent variable, dependent

variable, and control group.

Agenda

Catalyst Review Exit Question from Yesterday Virtual Lab Demo Virtual Lab Experiment Twitter/Wiki

Yesterday’s Exit Question

Identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and control group in the following scenario.

Dr. Ayaad believes that eating artichokes can decrease cholesterol. Dr. Ayaad recruited two sets of patients of equal age and health and she gave one group a normal diet and another an artichoke-filled diet. She then measured the patient’s cholesterol 2 weeks later.

COMPUTER TIME

One computer per 2 students.

Respect these computers. Always tie up cords before walking. Do not use excessive force when opening up the

computer. Be Patient!!!

Respect the time. If I see you on another website without permission,

you lose your computer privileges for the day and you will have an alternative assignment.

After you get your computer running… Go to this website: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sci

encefaircentral/

On the brown tabs on the lower left, click virtual lab. Then, hit get started.

Click How Does Your Garden Grow Virtual Lab (Flash)