1. 5th Grade Inquiry Monday, Week 5
STEM Fair: Variables
5th Grade
Inquiry Monday, Week 5
Power point is to provide pacing. The lesson plan template provides the specific details.

2. Process Skill Connection: Controlling Variables
When scientists design an experiment, they must think about what they are actually testing and the conditions for testing. There are certain questions all scientists must answer before starting their experiment such as:
What am I measuring?
What am I changing on purpose?
What am I keeping the same?

3. Sample Log: Variables

4. Your Turn: Independent Student Work
Log Stop: Record your ideas in your log. Make sure to title this entry “variables” and include the date!
Questions to consider while reflecting:
Why is it important to have only one thing that you are changing?
What would happen if you did not control all of the other variables?