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An 18-clue crossword on the scientific method and experimental design for Grades 5–7 science. Vocabulary includes hypothesis, independent and dependent variables, control and experimental groups, qualitative and quantitative data, and bias. Use it as a review activity for a science unit on how scientists conduct experiments, or as a pre- or post-assessment of core concepts.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Scientific Method
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated April 2026

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