Sam and Shelby know that the color on an M&M will dissolve in water. Now they want to know if warm or cold water will change how fast the color dissolves.
Temperature of Water
Type of M&M
Sam's hair color
Time it takes for M&M to dissolve
Amount of Water
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
Mary was growing pea plants in her garden this summer. She planted one plant where it is sunny all day and one plant where it is sunny in the morning and shady in the afternoon. She wants to see which plant grows more peas.
Color of plant pot
Soil quality
Growth of Plant
Amount of Sunlight
Amount of Water
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
amount of detergent
Stain Type
Amount of stains removed
Style of jeans
Type of laundry detergent
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
Amount of time the batteries lasted
Brand of Batteries
Ryan's other toys
Size of batteries (AA VERSUS AAA)
Remote control car
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable
Size of Pizza
Sauce type
Number of people who like each topping
Friends opinions
Toppings on pizza
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constant Variable