Alberta Science Curriculum
Aligned to the Alberta Programs of Study (APoS) and built for Provincial Achievement Tests.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, physical, and earth science concepts explored one grade at a time.
Kindergarten
Living things, weather, and basic forces in kindergarten science.
Grade 1
Life cycles, properties of matter, and local ecosystems for Grade 1 Science.
Grade 2
Animal diversity, states of matter, and forces for Grade 2 Science.
Grade 3
Ecosystems, forces, and the solar system for Grade 3 science.
Grade 4
Animal senses, biomes, and states of matter for Grade 4 science.
Grade 5
Human body systems, ecosystems, and rocks and minerals for Grade 5 science.
Middle School Science
Ecosystems, matter, cells, and forces bridging into high school science.
High School Science
Grade 9 and Grade 10 integrated science covering biology, chemistry, and physics strands.
Aligned with the Alberta Programs of Study
Courses follow the Alberta Programs of Study strand by strand, matching classroom pacing so students find the exact concept their teacher covered and can work through it right away.
- Mapped to the Alberta Programs of Study, grade by grade
- Provincial Achievement Test review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Science Curriculum by Province
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Province Standards
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About the Alberta Science Curriculum
How the Alberta Programs of Study Works
Alberta Education sets the Programs of Study, organizing science into strands across each grade from Kindergarten through Grade 10.
How Alberta Differs
Alberta organizes its science curriculum into four strands per grade - Skills, Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science - running consistently from Kindergarten through Grade 9.
How Alberta Science Progresses
Students build from Kindergarten observations through Grade 8 systems and forces, finishing with Grade 9 and Grade 10 integrated science covering all major strands.
How Alberta Assesses Science
Provincial Achievement Tests assess science in Grade 6 and Grade 9, giving students and families a clear benchmark tied to the Programs of Study at each stage.
Common Questions from Alberta Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Alberta science?
StudyPug covers Alberta science from Kindergarten through Grade 10, including all elementary, middle school, and high school integrated science courses in the Programs of Study.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade - each course is labeled by grade and follows the Alberta Programs of Study strand order, so it matches what your child's teacher is covering.
Does StudyPug help with the Provincial Achievement Tests?
Yes - lessons and practice problems are organized around the Programs of Study and based on real exams, supporting preparation for the Grade 6 and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests.
Does the course order match what Alberta schools teach?
It does - each course follows the Alberta Programs of Study sequence and strand order so students can work alongside their class throughout the school year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and aligned to the Alberta Programs of Study, so students can work through each topic at their own pace and on their own schedule.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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