Form 2 Grade 8 Resource Packet
Form 2 Grade 8 Resource Packet Storyline 2: Natural Resources Storyline 4: Healthy Ecosystems Storyline 6: Using Energy Every Day
Renewable
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1a: Renewable Box Poster
Non-Renewable
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1b: Non-Renewable Box Poster
sun
soil
coal
wind
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2b – soil
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2a – sun
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2d – wind
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2c – coal
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1b – student washing hands
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1a – student brushing teeth
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1d – student playing drums
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1c – student doing homework
Swamp millions of years ago ROCKS & DIRT DIRT DEAD PLANTS COAL
Over Time:
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 1: Formation of Coal Poster
dead plants
wind
sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2c – sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2b – wind
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2a – dead plants
plants
rocks
coal
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3c – coal
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3b – rocks
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3a – plants
Reduces Waste List
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1: Reduces Waste List Poster
reuse cloth grocery bags
throw extra food away
use paper plates
drink from a reusable water bottle
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2b – throw extra food away
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2d – drink from a reusable water bottle
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2a – reuse cloth grocery bags
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2c – use paper plates
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Kitchen Countertop Poster
water bottle
batteries
food scraps
soda can
paper
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2d – paper
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2c – soda can
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2b – food scraps
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2a – water bottle
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2e – batteries
Before Recycling
After Recycling
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Panel 1b – After Recycling
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Panel 1a – Before Recycling
The paper will be used again.
The paper will be thrown in a landfill.
The paper will be burned.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – burned
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – landfill
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – used again
Jane Uses Cloth Bags
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1a: Cloth Bags Poster
Mike Uses Paper Bags
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1b: Paper Bags Poster
They both are using reusable materials.
They both are keeping plastic bags out of landfills.
They both still drive cars to the store.
They both buy too many groceries.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – groceries
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – cars
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – landfills
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2d – reusable
Number of Water and Coal Deposits in the United States
Number of States
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Water Coal
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 1: Number of Water and Coal Deposits in the United States Poster
There are an equal number of states with coal and water.
There are more states with water.
There are more states with coal.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – coal
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – water
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – equal
decreases
increases
stays the same
=
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Card 3c – stays the same
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Card 3b – increases
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Card 3a – decreases
Water Use of Three Activities 35 30 25
Gallons of Water Used
20 15 10 5 0
Bath
Brushing Washing Teeth Dishes
Activities
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 1: Water Use of Three Activities Poster
Bath
Brushing Teeth
Washing Dishes
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 2: Card 2c – Washing Dishes
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 2: Card 2b – Brushing Teeth
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 2: Card 2a – Bath
about 5 gallons
about 50 gallons
about 500 gallons
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 3: Card 3c – about 500 gallons
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 3: Card 3b – about 50 gallons
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 3: Card 3a – about 5 gallons
Water Use Year
Population Amount of water used (in millions) (in billion gallons per day)
1950
170
180
2000
280
340
2010
310
290
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 1: Water Use Data Table Poster
The population decreased, but the amount of water use increased.
The population increased, but the amount of water use decreased.
The population and the amount of water use both decreased.
The population and the amount of water use both increased.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – increased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – decreased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – increased/decreased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2d – decreased/increased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Forest Poster
tree
rock
soil
moth
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2d – moth
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2c – soil
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2b – rock
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2a – tree
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1a: One Squirrel in Tree Poster
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1b: Many Squirrels in Trees Poster
nuts
soil
branches
sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2d – sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2c – branches
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2b – soil
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2a – nuts
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 1: Leaves Poster
Brown Beetles = 4 Green Beetles = 4
Brown Beetles = 5 Green Beetles = 3
Brown Beetles = 6 Green Beetles = 2
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Beetles Poster
green
brown
large
small
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3d – small
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3c – large
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3b – brown
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3a – Green
blend in
crawl away
eat more
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 4: Card 4c – eat
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 4: Card 4b – crawl
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource: Card 4a – blend
Stream Before Drought
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1a: Stream Before Drought Poster
Stream After Drought
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1b: Stream After Drought Poster
increase
decrease
stay the same
=
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2c – stay the same
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2b – decrease
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2a – increase
Population Size
Fox and Rabbit Population Over Time 100 75 50 Key
25
Rabbit Fox Time
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Graph – Fox and Rabbit Population Over Time
The fox population stayed the same.
The fox population decreased.
The fox population increased.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – fox population increase
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – fox population decrease
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – fox population same
There is less shelter.
There is less food.
There is less water.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – less water
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – less food
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – less shelter
Eastern Pine Tree
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Eastern Pine Tree Poster
Benefit
Drawback
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Benefit and Drawback T-Chart Poster
more food for animals
more shelter for animals
less shelter for animals
less trees to spread disease
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3a – less trees
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3b – less shelter
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3c – more shelter
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3d – more food
Finch 1
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1a: Finch 1 Beak Poster
Finch 2
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1b: Finch 2 Beak Poster
Their beaks became bigger.
Their feathers became longer.
Their eyes could see farther.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – eyes see farther
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – feathers longer
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – beaks bigger
There were fewer branches available.
There was more water available.
There was different food available.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 –Activity 7 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – different food
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – more water
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – fewer branches
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 1: Forest Poster
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Moths on Trees Poster
Generation 4
Generation 3
Generation 2
Generation 1
?
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Moth Data Table Poster
More Black Moths
All Grey Moths
More Grey Moths
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 4: Card 4b – more grey moths
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 4: Card 4a – more black moths
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 4: Card 4c – all grey moths
There were more black trees in generation 1.
There were an equal number of grey and black trees in generation 1.
There were more grey trees in generation 1.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 5: Sentence Strip 5a – more grey trees
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 5: Sentence Strip 5a – equal trees
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 5: Sentence Strip 5a – more black trees
scale
thermometer
ruler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Card 1c – ruler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Card 1b – thermometer
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Card 1a – scale
grams
inches
degrees
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2c – degrees
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2b – inches
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2a – grams
wool hat
baseball hat
straw hat
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Card 1c – straw hat
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Card 1b – baseball hat
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Card 1a – wool hat
cardboard box
plastic container
insulated cooler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2c – insulated cooler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2b – plastic container
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2a – cardboard box
Cup Investigation Temperature of the Hot Chocolate Glass Cup
Paper Cup
Foam Cup
Start (0 Minutes)
150°F
150°F
150°F
After 30 Minutes
70°F
75°F
100°F
Time
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 1: Cup Investigation Data Table Poster
glass cup
paper cup
foam cup
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2c – foam cup
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2b – paper cup
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2a – glass cup
The hot chocolate was the warmest in the glass cup after 30 minutes.
The hot chocolate was the warmest in the paper cup after 30 minutes.
The hot chocolate was the warmest in the foam cup after 30 minutes.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – warmest in foam cup
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – warmest in paper cup
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – warmest in glass cup
Foam Cup
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1: Foam Cup Poster
add a lid to the cup
put a straw in the cup
color the cup with a marker
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – color
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – straw
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – lid
The lid will make the hot chocolate colder.
The lid will make the hot chocolate taste better.
The lid will keep the heat in the hot chocolate longer.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – heat longer
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – taste better
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – colder
stove turned on
vase on a shelf
girl running
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Card 1c – girl
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Card 1b – vase
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Card 1a – stove
car rolling down a hill
dog sitting on a sidewalk
picture hanging on a wall
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2c – picture
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2b – dog
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2a – car
Stirring drink mix into water makes it colorful.
Hitting a triangle with a metal rod makes it ring.
Pushing a toy car down a hill makes it move.
Rubbing two hands together makes them warm.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1a – rubbing hands
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1b – pushing car
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1c – hitting triangle
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1d – stirring mix
Renewable
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1a: Renewable Box Poster
Non-Renewable
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1b: Non-Renewable Box Poster
sun
soil
coal
wind
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2b – soil
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2a – sun
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2d – wind
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2c – coal
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1b – student washing hands
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1a – student brushing teeth
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1d – student playing drums
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Panel 1c – student doing homework
Swamp millions of years ago ROCKS & DIRT DIRT DEAD PLANTS COAL
Over Time:
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 1: Formation of Coal Poster
dead plants
wind
sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2c – sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2b – wind
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2a – dead plants
plants
rocks
coal
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3c – coal
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3b – rocks
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3a – plants
Reduces Waste List
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1: Reduces Waste List Poster
reuse cloth grocery bags
throw extra food away
use paper plates
drink from a reusable water bottle
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2b – throw extra food away
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2d – drink from a reusable water bottle
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2a – reuse cloth grocery bags
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2c – use paper plates
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Kitchen Countertop Poster
water bottle
batteries
food scraps
soda can
paper
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2d – paper
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2c – soda can
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2b – food scraps
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2a – water bottle
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2e – batteries
Before Recycling
After Recycling
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Panel 1b – After Recycling
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Panel 1a – Before Recycling
The paper will be used again.
The paper will be thrown in a landfill.
The paper will be burned.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – burned
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – landfill
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – used again
Jane Uses Cloth Bags
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1a: Cloth Bags Poster
Mike Uses Paper Bags
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1b: Paper Bags Poster
They both are using reusable materials.
They both are keeping plastic bags out of landfills.
They both still drive cars to the store.
They both buy too many groceries.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – groceries
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – cars
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – landfills
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2d – reusable
Number of Water and Coal Deposits in the United States
Number of States
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Water Coal
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 1: Number of Water and Coal Deposits in the United States Poster
There are an equal number of states with coal and water.
There are more states with water.
There are more states with coal.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – coal
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – water
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – equal
decreases
increases
stays the same
=
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Card 3c – stays the same
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Card 3b – increases
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Card 3a – decreases
Water Use of Three Activities 35 30 25
Gallons of Water Used
20 15 10 5 0
Bath
Brushing Washing Teeth Dishes
Activities
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 1: Water Use of Three Activities Poster
Bath
Brushing Teeth
Washing Dishes
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 2: Card 2c – Washing Dishes
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 2: Card 2b – Brushing Teeth
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 2: Card 2a – Bath
about 5 gallons
about 50 gallons
about 500 gallons
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 3: Card 3c – about 500 gallons
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 3: Card 3b – about 50 gallons
CT ALT Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 9 Resource 3: Card 3a – about 5 gallons
Water Use Year
Population Amount of water used (in millions) (in billion gallons per day)
1950
170
180
2000
280
340
2010
310
290
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 1: Water Use Data Table Poster
The population decreased, but the amount of water use increased.
The population increased, but the amount of water use decreased.
The population and the amount of water use both decreased.
The population and the amount of water use both increased.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – increased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – decreased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – increased/decreased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 2 Grade 8 – Activity 10 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2d – decreased/increased
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Forest Poster
tree
rock
soil
moth
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2d – moth
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2c – soil
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2b – rock
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2a – tree
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1a: One Squirrel in Tree Poster
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1b: Many Squirrels in Trees Poster
nuts
soil
branches
sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2d – sun
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2c – branches
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2b – soil
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2a – nuts
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 1: Leaves Poster
Brown Beetles = 4 Green Beetles = 4
Brown Beetles = 5 Green Beetles = 3
Brown Beetles = 6 Green Beetles = 2
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Beetles Poster
green
brown
large
small
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3d – small
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3c – large
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3b – brown
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Card 3a – Green
blend in
crawl away
eat more
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 4: Card 4c – eat
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 4: Card 4b – crawl
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource: Card 4a – blend
Stream Before Drought
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1a: Stream Before Drought Poster
Stream After Drought
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1b: Stream After Drought Poster
increase
decrease
stay the same
=
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2c – stay the same
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2b – decrease
CT ALT Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Card 2a – increase
Population Size
Fox and Rabbit Population Over Time 100 75 50 Key
25
Rabbit Fox Time
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Graph – Fox and Rabbit Population Over Time
The fox population stayed the same.
The fox population decreased.
The fox population increased.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – fox population increase
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – fox population decrease
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – fox population same
There is less shelter.
There is less food.
There is less water.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – less water
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – less food
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – less shelter
Eastern Pine Tree
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Eastern Pine Tree Poster
Benefit
Drawback
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 2: Benefit and Drawback T-Chart Poster
more food for animals
more shelter for animals
less shelter for animals
less trees to spread disease
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3a – less trees
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3b – less shelter
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3c – more shelter
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 3: Strip 3d – more food
Finch 1
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1a: Finch 1 Beak Poster
Finch 2
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 1b: Finch 2 Beak Poster
Their beaks became bigger.
Their feathers became longer.
Their eyes could see farther.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – eyes see farther
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – feathers longer
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – beaks bigger
There were fewer branches available.
There was more water available.
There was different food available.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 –Activity 7 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – different food
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – more water
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 7 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – fewer branches
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 1: Forest Poster
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 2: Moths on Trees Poster
Generation 4
Generation 3
Generation 2
Generation 1
?
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 3: Moth Data Table Poster
More Black Moths
All Grey Moths
More Grey Moths
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 4: Card 4b – more grey moths
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 4: Card 4a – more black moths
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 4: Card 4c – all grey moths
There were more black trees in generation 1.
There were an equal number of grey and black trees in generation 1.
There were more grey trees in generation 1.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 5: Sentence Strip 5a – more grey trees
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 5: Sentence Strip 5a – equal trees
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 4 Grade 8 – Activity 8 Resource 5: Sentence Strip 5a – more black trees
scale
thermometer
ruler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Card 1c – ruler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Card 1b – thermometer
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 1: Card 1a – scale
grams
inches
degrees
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2c – degrees
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2b – inches
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 1 Resource 2: Card 2a – grams
wool hat
baseball hat
straw hat
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Card 1c – straw hat
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Card 1b – baseball hat
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 1: Card 1a – wool hat
cardboard box
plastic container
insulated cooler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2c – insulated cooler
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2b – plastic container
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 2 Resource 2: Card 2a – cardboard box
Cup Investigation Temperature of the Hot Chocolate Glass Cup
Paper Cup
Foam Cup
Start (0 Minutes)
150°F
150°F
150°F
After 30 Minutes
70°F
75°F
100°F
Time
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 1: Cup Investigation Data Table Poster
glass cup
paper cup
foam cup
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2c – foam cup
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2b – paper cup
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 2: Card 2a – glass cup
The hot chocolate was the warmest in the glass cup after 30 minutes.
The hot chocolate was the warmest in the paper cup after 30 minutes.
The hot chocolate was the warmest in the foam cup after 30 minutes.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – warmest in foam cup
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – warmest in paper cup
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 3 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – warmest in glass cup
Foam Cup
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 1: Foam Cup Poster
add a lid to the cup
put a straw in the cup
color the cup with a marker
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2a – color
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2b – straw
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 2: Sentence Strip 2c – lid
The lid will make the hot chocolate colder.
The lid will make the hot chocolate taste better.
The lid will keep the heat in the hot chocolate longer.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3a – heat longer
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3b – taste better
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 4 Resource 3: Sentence Strip 3c – colder
stove turned on
vase on a shelf
girl running
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Card 1c – girl
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Card 1b – vase
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 1: Card 1a – stove
car rolling down a hill
dog sitting on a sidewalk
picture hanging on a wall
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2c – picture
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2b – dog
CT ALT Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 5 Resource 2: Card 2a – car
Stirring drink mix into water makes it colorful.
Hitting a triangle with a metal rod makes it ring.
Pushing a toy car down a hill makes it move.
Rubbing two hands together makes them warm.
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1a – rubbing hands
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1b – pushing car
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1c – hitting triangle
Connecticut Alternate Science Storyline 6 Grade 8 – Activity 6 Resource 1: Sentence Strip 1d – stirring mix
