River+Curriculum+and+Standards

State Goals and Framework 6.4.a Most precipitation that falls on Connecticut eventually reaches Long Island Sound. Expected Performances (Outcomes) CMT Correlations

 C10. Explain the role of septic and sewage systems on the quality of surface and ground water.

 C11. Explain how human activity may impact water resources in Connecticut, such as ponds, rivers and the Long Island Sound ecosystem.

Grade Level Expectations (Performance Standards):


 * 1) Discuss and chart the reasons why water is essential for life.
 * 2) Observe, analyze and record the unique physical and chemical properties of water.
 * 3) Research the differences in quantities between fresh water (solid and liquid) and salt water covering the Earth’s surface and report on the impact to humans.
 * 4) Investigate and explain in writing how substances, both harmful and beneficial, dissolve in and are carried by surface and ground water.
 * 5) Use appropriate maps to locate and identify the major watersheds that drain into Long Island Sound and analyze how the topography influences the way water moves in the Long Island Sound watershed.
 * 6) Research and evaluate in writing the effects of common point and nonpoint water pollutants in Connecticut.
 * 7) Compare and contrast the general structures, processes and limitations of a septic system to a secondary wastewater treatment plant.
 * 8)  Debate the effectiveness of a law designed to protect water resources.