Variables Identification Cards

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Variables Identification Cards: Single A4 page with a large title 'Variables Identification Cards' at the top. Below the title is a 3x3 grid of nine colourful rectangular cards, separated by dashed cut lines. Each card has a distinct coloured header with the term in uppercase (e.g., INDEPENDENT VARIABLE - blue, DEPENDENT VARIABLE - green, CONTROLLED VARIABLES - purple). Below the header, each card contains a one-sentence definition, a simple supporting icon (e.g., hand turning a knob, thermomet...

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This printable provides a set of labelled cards for key scientific investigation terms such as Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Controlled Variables, Constant, Control Group, Experimental Group, Operational Definition, Qualitative Variable, and Quantitative Variable. Each card includes a concise definition, a simple icon, and a concrete classroom example. It's designed as a visual reference and a hands-on resource to help students understand and identify variables for planning fair tests.

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