New Mexico Science Curriculum
New Mexico science, aligned to STEM-Ready Standards and built for NM-ASR.
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science explored from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, basic needs, and life cycles for kindergarten science.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns for 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
States of matter, types of forces, and weather systems for 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, adaptations, and forces with simple machines for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Research methods, biomes, and properties of matter for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Human body systems, simple machines, and ecosystems for 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Earth systems, life science, and physical science through 8th grade.
6th Grade Science
Cell theory, ecosystems, and energy transfer for 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Matter and energy, forces and motion, and Earth systems for 7th grade science.
8th Grade Science
Cell theory, atomic structure, forces and motion, and ecosystems for 8th grade science.
High School Science
Integrated science in 9th and 10th grade, aligned to NM-ASR testing.
Aligned with the New Mexico STEM-Ready Science Standards
Every course follows the New Mexico STEM-Ready Science Standards sequence so a student can find the exact concept their teacher covered that day and work through it with a video lesson.
- Mapped to New Mexico STEM-Ready Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the NM-ASR science assessment
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
Select any state across the United States to see its science courses.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the New Mexico Science Curriculum
How New Mexico STEM-Ready Standards Work
New Mexico adopted its STEM-Ready Science Standards with an NGSS-aligned framework, organizing content around disciplinary core ideas, science practices, and crosscutting concepts.
How New Mexico Differs
New Mexico integrates engineering and technology practices into every grade band, a design choice that distinguishes its sequence from states using a more traditional strand-based approach.
How New Mexico Science Progresses
Courses run from Kindergarten through 10th grade, building from foundational life and earth science in elementary school to integrated physical and earth science in 9th and 10th grade.
How New Mexico Assesses Science
New Mexico uses the NM-ASR to assess science, with testing in selected grades, and results inform readiness for further science coursework in later high school years.
Common Questions from New Mexico Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for New Mexico science?
StudyPug covers New Mexico science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, across elementary, middle, and high school bands.
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 New Mexico STEM-Ready Standards sequence.
Does StudyPug help with the NM-ASR science assessment?
Yes - practice problems and lessons are built based on real exams, so students work through the same types of questions that appear on the NM-ASR.
Does the course order match what New Mexico schools teach?
Yes - courses follow the New Mexico STEM-Ready Standards sequence, so the topics appear in the same order a student encounters them in a typical New Mexico classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for a home science program.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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