Rocks and Minerals:

Connecticut Core Science Curriculum Framework:

3.1 - Materials have properties that can be identified and described through the use of

         simple tests.

3.3 - Earth materials have different physical and chemical properties.

4.2 - All organisms depend on the living and non living features of the environment for

         survival.

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