Massachusetts Science Curriculum
Aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and built for MCAS Science (STE).
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, life cycles, and weather and seasonal changes for kindergarten.
1st Grade Science
STEM skills, life cycles, and properties of matter 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
Research methods, biomes and ecosystems, and states of matter for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Human body systems, rocks and minerals, and ecosystems for 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Physical, life, and earth science bridging into the high school sequence.
6th Grade Science
Classification, cell theory, and ecosystems in 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Research methods, forces and motion, 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
9th and 10th grade integrated science aligned to Massachusetts frameworks.
Aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Organized around the Massachusetts Science & Technology/Engineering Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact concept their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to MA Science & Technology/Engineering Standards, grade by grade
- MCAS Science (STE) 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 and grade sequence across the United States.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Massachusetts Science Curriculum
How Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Works
Massachusetts sets its own Science & Technology/Engineering Standards, organized into strands covering life, physical, earth, and engineering science from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How Massachusetts Differs
Massachusetts integrates Technology and Engineering alongside science from the early grades, a requirement that distinguishes its frameworks from states following a pure NGSS structure.
How Massachusetts Science Progresses
Students move from Kindergarten observations through middle school systems thinking into 9th and 10th grade courses that synthesize physical and life science before end-of-course testing.
How Massachusetts Assesses Science
MCAS Science (STE) is administered in 5th and 8th grade, plus a high school Biology end-of-course exam used for graduation requirements and college readiness benchmarks.
Common Questions from Massachusetts Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Massachusetts science?
StudyPug covers Massachusetts science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, including all elementary, middle school, and 9th and 10th grade courses.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band - elementary, middle, or high school - and select the grade that matches what your child is studying this year in their Massachusetts classroom.
Does StudyPug help with the MCAS Science test?
Yes. Each course includes practice problems based on real exams, organized around the Massachusetts Science & Technology/Engineering Standards tested on MCAS Science (STE).
Does the course order match what Massachusetts schools teach?
Yes. Content follows the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks sequence and typical classroom pacing, so each lesson lines up with what your child's teacher is covering.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Massachusetts standard, so homeschooling families can work through them at their own pace and skip to any topic they need.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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