Connecticut Science Curriculum
Connecticut science, aligned to NGSS and built for state testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science fundamentals, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, life cycles, and weather for Kindergarten science.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns for 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
Growth patterns, states of matter, and weather systems in 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, forces and simple machines, and landforms for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Human senses, biomes, states of matter, and Earth's structure for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Human body systems, chemical changes, and ecosystems in 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Matter, energy, ecosystems, and earth systems through 8th grade.
6th Grade Science
Classification, cell theory, and ecosystems in 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Research methods, forces and motion, geology, and climate change for 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, atomic structure, forces and motion, and ecosystems for 8th grade science.
High School Science
Integrated science in 9th and 10th grade, covering core NGSS strands.
Aligned with the Connecticut Core Standards (NGSS-adopted)
Every lesson maps to the NGSS standards Connecticut has adopted, following the pacing students see in class so they can find the exact skill their teacher covered.
- Mapped to Connecticut NGSS standards, grade by grade
- NGSS assessment review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
Select any state to see its science courses across the United States.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Connecticut Science Curriculum
How NGSS Works in Connecticut
Connecticut adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which organize science around three dimensions: disciplinary core ideas, science practices, and crosscutting concepts.
How Connecticut Differs
Connecticut integrated NGSS fully from Kindergarten through 10th grade, placing equal weight on science practices and content knowledge, rather than treating them as separate tracks.
How Connecticut Science Progresses
Students build from life and physical science in elementary school through earth systems and energy in middle school, then into integrated 9th and 10th grade science courses.
How Connecticut Assesses Science
Connecticut administers the NGSS-based state science assessment in selected grades, with the 5th and 8th grade tests measuring progress before high school science courses begin.
Common Questions from Connecticut Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Connecticut science?
StudyPug covers Connecticut science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, across elementary, middle, and high school bands.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band and select the course that matches your child's current year - each course is labeled by grade and follows Connecticut's NGSS sequence.
Does StudyPug help with Connecticut's state science assessment?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are organized around NGSS standards and based on real exams, covering the skills tested in Connecticut's state science assessments.
Does the order of topics match what my child's school teaches?
Courses follow the NGSS scope and sequence Connecticut schools use, so students can find the topic their class is covering and work through it at their own pace.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and NGSS standard, and students can work through any course at their own pace, making it a practical fit for homeschool families.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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