New Hampshire Science Curriculum
Aligned to NH's NGSS-based standards and built for NH SAS Science testing.
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
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 bridging earth, life, and physical systems.
6th Grade Science
Classification, cell theory, ecosystems, and energy transfer for 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Research methods, matter and energy, forces and motion, geology, and ecology for 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, atomic structure, forces and motion, geology, ecosystems, and engineering in 8th grade science.
High School Science
9th and 10th grade integrated science aligned to NH standards.
Aligned with the NH College and Career Ready Science Standards
Each course maps to NH's NGSS-aligned science standards and follows typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill covered that day.
- Mapped to NH science standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the NH SAS Science assessment
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
Select any state to see its science courses across the United States.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the New Hampshire Science Curriculum
How NH College and Career Ready Science Standards Work
New Hampshire's science standards are NGSS-aligned, organized around disciplinary core ideas, science practices, and crosscutting concepts.
How New Hampshire Differs
New Hampshire adopted NGSS-aligned standards early and structures its science sequence around three-dimensional learning from Kindergarten onward.
How New Hampshire Science Progresses
Students build from foundational earth and life science in early grades through integrated physical and life systems in 9th and 10th grade.
How New Hampshire Assesses Science
NH SAS Science measures student progress, with additional state assessments supporting college readiness for students in tested grade levels.
Common Questions from New Hampshire Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for New Hampshire science?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through 10th grade science, spanning elementary, middle, and high school courses aligned to NH standards.
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 the right course.
Does StudyPug help with the NH SAS Science assessment?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are based on real exams, covering the concepts and skills assessed by NH SAS Science at each grade level.
Does the lesson order match what my child's school teaches?
Courses follow the NH NGSS-aligned sequence, so topics appear in the same order most New Hampshire classrooms use throughout the year.
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 them well-suited for home learning.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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