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Weathering & Erosion

  • Information and Scheduling
    Contact Tricia Kevalis 203-259-6305 ext.117
    Email tkevalis@ctaudubon.org

Students observe how different factors (e.g.. water, wind, vegetation, slope) affect weathering and erosion, that different habitats experience different rates and forms of weathering and erosion, and the impact of these phenomena on natural and built environments.

Program Details

Location
This program takes place at your school or our center: Fairfield Nature Center,2325 Burr Street, Fairfield CT
Grade Level
4th Grade
Duration
1-3 hours
Curriculum Connections
  • Earth's Systems: 4-ESS2-A, 4-ESS2-E
  • Science & Engineering Practice – Planning and Carrying out Investigations
  • Cross Cutting Concept – Cause and Effect
  • Common Core Literacy Connection – W.4.8B
  • Common Core Math Connections – MP.2
Program Fees
  • 60 minutes: $175/classroom
  • 90 minutes: $230/classroom
  • 120 minutes: $400/classroom
  • Full Day (3 hours): $500/classroom
  • Off-site programs will include a travel fee.
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