During one of our first classes when we did the surface tension experiment, we discussed what variables could be at play after having done the experiment. I find having covered variables this way far better than the way I was taught about variables by watching a video about growing plants. I found that during my time in school I did not really absorb the idea of variables until far later than when I learned about it with my peers. Learning about variables through a discussion and after having done an activity that demonstrated variables in a way would be great for more kinesthetic learners along with learners who need to see things in practice before being able to understand a smaller detail. I find that the way the discussion happened also kept variables very grounded in the activity that we had done which gives great examples for students to use a jumping off points for even different experiments where students will need to think of their own variables.
This idea falls into the curriculum with
| Subject | Curriculum | Grade |
| Science | Measure and control variables (dependent and independent) through fair tests | 7 and 8 |
| science | Reflect on their investigation methods, including the adequacy of controls on variables (dependent and independent) and the quality of the data collected | 7 and 8 |