Florida Science Curriculum
Florida science, aligned to the NGSSS and built for STAAR Science testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts introduced one grade at a time.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, basic needs, and life cycles for Kindergarten science.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns in 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
Growth patterns, states of matter, and types of forces in 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, adaptations, and forces for 3rd grade Florida science.
4th Grade Science
Biomes, states of matter, and Earth's structure for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Human body systems, simple machines, and ecosystems in 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Earth, life, and physical science deepened through 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
6th Grade Science
Cell theory, ecosystems, energy transfer, and space for 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Matter and energy, forces and motion, and Earth systems for 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, forces and motion, and geology aligned to Florida NGSSS.
High School Science
Integrated science through 9th and 10th grade, aligned to Florida NGSSS.
Aligned with the Florida NGSSS
Every lesson maps to the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and follows the pacing Florida classrooms use, so students find the exact skill covered that day.
- Mapped to Florida NGSSS standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the Statewide Science Assessment and Biology EOC
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
Select any state to browse its science courses across the United States.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Florida Science Curriculum
How Florida NGSSS Works
Florida sets its own science standards through the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS), organized by strand and grade-level expectations from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How Florida Differs
Florida uses the NGSSS rather than NGSS, giving it a distinct strand structure that sequences physical, earth, and life science across each grade level independently of neighboring states.
How Florida Science Progresses
Students move from foundational earth and life concepts in elementary school through deeper physical and life science in middle school, finishing with integrated science in 9th and 10th grade.
How Florida Assesses Science
Florida tests science in 5th and 8th grade via the Statewide Science Assessment, and a Biology end-of-course exam is required in high school for graduation readiness.
Common Questions from Florida Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Florida science?
StudyPug covers Florida science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, spanning elementary, middle, and high school courses aligned to the NGSSS.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade - each course is labeled by year and maps directly to the Florida NGSSS strand your child's teacher is following that semester.
Does StudyPug help with the Florida Statewide Science Assessment?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are built around the NGSSS expectations tested in 5th and 8th grade, based on real exams, so students review the right content.
Does the lesson order match what Florida schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow the Florida NGSSS strand sequence and the typical classroom pacing, so each topic appears when the school is likely covering it.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Florida NGSSS standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a strong fit for home learning.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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