Science Curriculum Embedded Tasks

 

  Strand I: Energy Transformation 

Laboratory Investigation- Solar Cooker

 

Science, Technology and Society Activity-

Energy Uses in Connecticut

 

 

Strand II: Chemical Structures and Properties

Laboratory Investigation- Synthetic Polymers

 

Science, Technology and Society Activity-

Synthetic Controversy 

 

 

Strand III: Global Interdependence

Laboratory Investigation- Acid Rain

 

Science, Technology and Society Activity-

Connecticut Brownfields

 

 

Strand IV: Cell Chemistry & Biotechnology

Laboratory Investigation- Enzymes

 

Science, Technology and Society Activity-

Labeling Genetically Altered Foods

 

 

Strand V: Genetics, Evolution & Biodiversity

Laboratory Investigation- Yeast Populations

 

Science, Technology and Society Activity-

Human Populations

 

 

 

 

*** Resources ***

Test taking Strategies I: On-line YouTube video series provided by (Jonas) Salk Institute. 

Test Taking Strategies II -  Use these strategies for the Multiple Choice and the Constructed Response questions on the CAPT exam.

 

CAPT Prep Tutorial - PowerPoint Presentation giving a general overview of the Embedded Performance Tasks.

Acid Rain - PowerPoint Presentation giving a detailed overview of a specific Embedded Performance Task.

Connecticut Brownfield Sites - PowerPoint Presentation giving a detailed overview of a specific Embedded Performance Task.

Polymers - PowerPoint Presentation giving a detailed overview of a specific Embedded Performance Task. 

Earth Science Review Session Packet and Presentation

Physical Science Review Session Packet

Biological Science Review Session Packets: Ecology and Evolution   

(*** The URL's listed above are used with permission from Dr. Jacob Greenwood Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield, CT)

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Brownfields and Land Revitalization:  

CAPT Review Questions (Generation II: Mr. Lazaroff Westport, CT):

 

 

 

 

CSDE Science Released Items

This PDF document was amassed from released state material. 

Practice CAPT Material

README Directions for using the Practice Files Below

PRACTICE TEST # 1 (45 STRANDS)

ANSWER KEY TEST #1

PRACTICE TEST #2 INQUIRY (9 STRANDS)

ANSWER KEY TEST #2

CAPT Video Arcade

A fun way to prepare for the CAPT Science Exam