North Carolina Science Curriculum
Aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study (SCOS) and built for STAAR Science testing.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Earth, life, and physical science concepts, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, life cycles, and weather and seasonal changes 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 weather systems in 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, forces and simple machines, and Earth materials for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Research methods, biomes and interactions, and Earth's structure for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Body systems, rocks and minerals, and ecosystems for 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Forces, matter, ecosystems, and the bridge into high school science.
6th Grade Science
Cell theory, energy transfer, and ecosystems in 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Matter and elements, forces and motion, and Earth's atmosphere in 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, atomic structure, forces and motion, geology, and ecosystems for 8th grade science.
High School Science
9th and 10th grade integrated science aligned to NC SCOS.
Aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Every lesson follows the NC Standard Course of Study sequence so students find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it at their own pace.
- Mapped to NC SCOS science standards, grade by grade
- NC EOG and Biology EOC review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
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State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the North Carolina Science Curriculum
How NC Standard Course of Study Works
North Carolina sets its own science standards through the NC Standard Course of Study, organizing expectations by grade and strand from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How North Carolina Differs
North Carolina structures its science sequence around integrated strands each year rather than single-discipline courses, with formal Earth science topics introduced as early as Kindergarten.
How North Carolina Science Progresses
Students build from life, earth, and physical science in elementary school through force, matter, and ecosystems in middle school, then into integrated 9th and 10th grade science.
How North Carolina Assesses Science
North Carolina tests science through the NC EOG in 5th and 8th grade, plus an end-of-course Biology exam, with results used for state accountability and college readiness.
Common Questions from North Carolina Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for North Carolina science?
StudyPug covers North Carolina science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, spanning elementary, middle, and high school courses aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band and select your child's grade level. Each course title matches the NC SCOS sequence used in North Carolina classrooms, so the right one is easy to spot.
Does StudyPug help with North Carolina science tests?
Yes. Practice sets and lessons are organized around NC SCOS standards and based on real exams, including the NC EOG given in 5th and 8th grade and the end-of-course Biology exam.
Does the course order match what North Carolina schools teach?
Each course follows the NC Standard Course of Study sequence, so topics appear in the same order a student encounters them in a North Carolina classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and NC SCOS standard, so homeschooling families can follow the state sequence or move at the pace that works best for their student.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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