North Dakota Science Curriculum
North Dakota science, aligned to the ND Science Content Standards and built for NDSA Science.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, life cycles, and weather for Kindergarten science.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns 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
Biomes, states of matter, 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
Integrated science strands bridging elementary topics into 9th grade science.
6th Grade Science
Cell theory, ecosystems, energy transfer, and earth science for 6th grade.
7th Grade Science
Forces, motion, geology, and climate change in 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, atomic structure, forces and motion, and earth systems for 8th grade science.
High School Science
9th and 10th grade integrated science, aligned to ND Science Content Standards.
Aligned with the North Dakota ND Science Content Standards
Organized around the ND Science Content Standards and paced to match what students cover in class, so a student can find the exact concept from that day's lesson and work through it.
- Mapped to ND Science Content Standards, grade by grade
- NDSA Science review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
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About the North Dakota Science Curriculum
How ND Science Content Standards Work
North Dakota sets its own science standards through the ND Science Content Standards, organizing expectations by grade and strand from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How North Dakota Differs
North Dakota structures its science sequence around the ND Science Content Standards rather than adopting NGSS directly, giving the state its own grade-level expectations and pacing.
How North Dakota Science Progresses
Students move from foundational life and earth science in the early grades through integrated physical and life science in middle school and into 9th and 10th grade science.
How North Dakota Assesses Science
The NDSA Science assessment measures student progress, with testing based on real exams aligned to ND Science Content Standards expectations at the tested grade levels.
Common Questions from North Dakota Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for North Dakota science?
StudyPug covers North Dakota science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, across elementary, middle, and high school courses aligned to ND Science Content Standards.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band and select the course name that matches your child's current class - each course follows the ND Science Content Standards sequence used in North Dakota schools.
Does StudyPug help with the NDSA Science assessment?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are structured based on real exams, covering the skills and concepts tested on the NDSA Science at each grade level.
Does the course order match what my child's school teaches?
Yes. Each course follows the ND Science Content Standards sequence, so topics appear in the same order students typically encounter them in North Dakota classrooms.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it practical for homeschool families following North Dakota's science sequence.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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