In an experiment what is the purpose of the control group? 03.07.16 Catalyst

Tuesday - DNA Replication Wednesday - C/C Nucleic Acids Monday - ACT 3 Tuesday - DNA Replication Wednesday - C/C Nucleic Acids Thursday - Quiz Friday - ACT Practice The Week…

ACT Passage 3 Experiments - 3 passages - mix of text, graphs and tables - often include multiple types

Round 1 - Good luck! Respond (-5 minutes) Review Responses with your table Question Type trends & strategies

Identify Independent variable - the property that is being changed or manipulated by the scientist. There is only one in a good experiment. Dependent variable - the property that is being watched or measured by the scientist. Used to make a table or chart. Constants - the properties that are purposely kept the same so that the experiment is done well. There should be several in a good experiment.

Common Qs —> A Strategy P—PROCEDURE A—AIM C—CHANGE M—MEASURE A—APPARATUS/ MATERIALS N—NEXT

Passage Practice! Three passages. 19 minutes and 30 seconds Good luck!