Minnesota Science Curriculum
Minnesota science, aligned to the Minnesota Academic Standards and built for MCA testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Science
Life cycles, weather, and basic forces for kindergarten science.
1st Grade Science
Life cycles, properties of matter, and light and sound for 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
Animal diversity, states of matter, and weather for 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, simple machines, and landforms for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Human senses, biomes, 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
Deeper inquiry into matter, ecosystems, and earth systems in 6th through 8th grade.
High School Science
Integrated science in 9th and 10th grade, covering the full Minnesota senior sequence.
Aligned with the Minnesota Academic Standards
Every course is organized around the Minnesota Academic Standards and follows the pacing students see in class, so a student can find the exact concept covered that day and work through it with a video lesson.
- Mapped to Minnesota Academic Standards, grade by grade
- MCA review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
Select any state to explore its science courses across the United States.
State Standards
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About the Minnesota Science Curriculum
How Minnesota Academic Standards Works
Minnesota sets its own science standards through the Minnesota Academic Standards, organized by strand and grade band from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How Minnesota Differs
Minnesota's standards specify strand-level benchmarks at each grade, requiring schools to address physical, life, and earth science every year from Kindergarten onward.
How Minnesota Science Progresses
Students build from observational science in early grades through structured inquiry in middle school, finishing with integrated 9th and 10th grade science courses.
How Minnesota Assesses Science
The MCA Science test is administered in 5th and 8th grade, with a high school assessment in 10th grade tied to graduation requirements.
Common Questions from Minnesota Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Minnesota science?
StudyPug covers Minnesota science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, including all elementary, middle school, and high school courses in the Minnesota sequence.
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 your child's current year to find lessons tied to Minnesota Academic Standards.
Does StudyPug help with the Minnesota MCA Science test?
Yes. Content is organized around the Minnesota Academic Standards tested on the MCA, and practice problems are based on real exams to help students prepare for 5th, 8th, and 10th grade assessments.
Does the course order match what Minnesota schools teach?
Yes. Each course follows the Minnesota Academic Standards sequence and the typical classroom pacing, so students find topics in the same order their teacher covers them.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Minnesota Academic Standards, so homeschooling families can work through each topic at their own pace.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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