Connecticut Geologic History:

Connecticut Core Science Curriculum Framework:

4.1 - The position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing or pulling.

4.3 - Water has a major role in shaping the Earth's surface.

7.3 - Landforms are the result of the interaction of constructive and destructive forces

        over time.

Connecticut State Social Studies Standards Addressed:

Content Standard 10: Physical Systems 

K-4:

·         (in part) identify the types of physical systems and their characteristics that affect the 

           Earth’s surface

·         Define local environmental features

5-8:

·         (in part) understand how concepts of physical geography can be applied to explain 

           natural processes

·         understand and apply how natural processes influence the formation and location of

           resources

Content Standard 12: Human and Environment Interaction

K-4:

·         (in part) explain how human and natural processes shape places

·         explain ways in which humans use and interact with environments

5-8

·         (in part) describe human and natural characteristics of places and how they shape or place identity