Will this help with my child's 5th grade science homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every strand in North Carolina's 5th grade science course - body systems, ecosystems, rocks and minerals, force, and more - with step-by-step lessons and practice problems your child can use alongside their homework.

How long are the video lessons for 5th grade science?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, so your child can watch a lesson for one specific topic - like the digestive system or simple machines - without sitting through a full lecture. They can pause and replay as needed.

Is there a state science test for 5th grade in North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina administers the STAAR - wait, North Carolina uses the NC EOG (End-of-Grade) Science assessment at Grade 5. StudyPug's practice problems cover the same topics tested on the NC 5th grade science EOG.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice 5th grade science topics at home, in the car, or wherever it is convenient - no app download required.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the 5th grade science content before committing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee if the subscription is not the right fit for your family.

NC 5th Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to keep up with North Carolina's 5th grade science expectations - from body systems and chemical changes to the solar system and ecosystems.

NC 5th Grade Science Curriculum

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1.1Research Methods
- Experimental Variables, Identifying and controlling multiple variables
- Data Collection, Precision and accuracy in measurements
- Statistical Analysis, Basic statistical concepts and calculations
- Scientific Models, Creating and testing predictive models
2.1Organization
- Cells to Systems, Hierarchical organization of life
2.2Digestive System
- Digestion Process, Mechanical and chemical breakdown
- Nutrient Absorption, Transport of nutrients
2.3Circulatory System
- Blood and Vessels, Structure and function
- Heart Function, Cardiac cycle and circulation
2.4Respiratory System
- Gas Exchange, Breathing and cellular respiration
- System Integration, Connection between systems
3.1Solutions
- Solution Properties, Concentration and solubility
- Separation Methods, Filtration, evaporation, distillation
- Mixtures, Heterogeneous and homogeneous
3.2Chemical Changes
- Types of Changes, Physical vs. chemical changes
- Reactions, Signs of chemical reactions
4.1Simple Machines
- Machine Types, Levers, pulleys, wheels, inclined planes
- Mechanical Advantage, Work and force relationships
- Complex Machines, Combinations of simple machines
4.2Force Effects
- Force Measurement, Quantifying forces
- Force Applications, Real-world applications
5.1Energy Forms
- Types of Energy, Mechanical, electrical, chemical
- Energy Conversion, Transformation between forms
5.2Power
- Work and Time, Relationship between power and energy
- Efficiency, Energy loss in systems
6.1Rocks and Minerals
- Rock Types, Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
- Mineral Properties, Physical and chemical properties
- Rock Cycle, Formation and transformation
6.2Resources
- Natural Resources, Renewable and non-renewable
- Resource Management, Sustainable use and conservation
7.1Solar System
- Planetary Motion, Orbits and rotations
- Gravity Effects, Gravitational forces in space
7.2Space Technology
- Exploration Tools, Satellites and space probes
- Space Research, Current space exploration
8.1Ecosystems
- System Interactions, Biotic and abiotic factors
- Energy Flow, Food webs and energy pyramids
8.2Human Impact
- Environmental Systems, Human effects on ecosystems
- Conservation, Protection and restoration
9.1Technology Process
- Design Process, Engineering methodology
- Material Selection, Properties and applications
- Testing and Evaluation, Performance assessment
10.1Traditional Science
- Resource Use, Sustainable practices
- Environmental Knowledge, Ecological understanding

5th Grade Science

About 5th Grade North Carolina science

North Carolina follows the NC Standard Course of Study for Science, organized around life, physical, and earth and environmental science. In 5th grade, students explore the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, investigate solutions and chemical changes, study simple machines and force, examine rocks and minerals and natural resources, and learn about the solar system and ecosystems. StudyPug provides lessons and practice problems for every strand in this course, all aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.

Strands covered: life science (body systems, ecosystems), physical science (solutions, chemical changes, simple machines, force, energy), and earth science (rocks and minerals, resources, solar system)
Step-by-step lessons and worked examples for every 5th grade science topic
Practice problems with instant feedback for each strand
Aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study for 5th Grade Science

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice problems for every strand in the NC Standard Course of Study for 5th Grade Science.

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NC 5th Grade Science Topics

Research Methods and Organization: Scientific inquiry skills, data collection, and organizing findings.
Life Science - Body Systems: Structure and function of the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems.
Physical Science - Matter and Energy: Solutions, chemical changes, simple machines, force effects, energy forms, and power.
Earth Science - Rocks, Minerals, and Resources: Properties of rocks and minerals and how natural resources are used and conserved.
Earth and Space Science: The solar system and space technology.
Ecosystems and Human Impact: Relationships within ecosystems and how human activity affects the environment.
Technology Process and Traditional Science: Engineering design and the role of traditional knowledge in science.

How StudyPug Helps NC 5th Grade Science Students

When a student gets stuck on a topic like the circulatory system or chemical changes, StudyPug provides video lessons that walk through each concept step by step. Practice problems with instant feedback let students check their understanding right away, and grade 5 science help is organized so families can go straight to the strand their child is working on in class.

Building on what students learned in earlier grades makes 5th grade science easier to follow. Reviewing the nc grade 4 science curriculum can help fill any gaps before tackling 5th grade content. StudyPug also pairs well with North Carolina's 5th grade math, and families who want to support both subjects can explore the north carolina 5th grade math standards alongside science.

Aligned to NC 5th Grade Science Curriculum

All StudyPug lessons and practice problems for this course are aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study for Science. The content covers every strand tested in North Carolina - life science, physical science, and earth and environmental science - so your child is practicing exactly what their teacher is teaching in class.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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