Tennessee Science Curriculum
Aligned to the Tennessee Academic Standards and built for TCAP testing.
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Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science across Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, basic needs, 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 for 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, forces and simple machines, and landforms for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Research methods, biomes and interactions, and states of matter for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Body systems, chemical changes, and ecosystems in 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Life, earth, and physical science through 8th grade.
6th Grade Science
Classification, cell theory, and ecosystems 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
9th and 10th grade integrated science covering physical and earth systems.
Aligned with the Tennessee Academic Standards: Science
Tennessee science courses follow the Tennessee Academic Standards grade by grade, matching the sequence and topics your child covers in class.
- Mapped to Tennessee Academic Standards: Science, grade by grade
- TCAP Science review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
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State Standards
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About the Tennessee Science Curriculum
How Tennessee Academic Standards Works
Tennessee sets its own science standards, organized by grade band and covering life, earth, and physical science from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How Tennessee Differs
Tennessee sets its own science standards rather than adopting NGSS and introduces earth science concepts from early elementary grades.
How Tennessee Science Progresses
Science builds from basic observations in kindergarten through integrated middle school courses, into 9th and 10th grade science.
How Tennessee Assesses Science
TCAP Science tests students in 5th and 8th grade, measuring performance against the Tennessee Academic Standards at each level.
Common Questions from Tennessee Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Tennessee science?
StudyPug covers Tennessee science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, across elementary, middle, and high school courses.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade - each course matches the sequence Tennessee schools follow, so you can find exactly what your child's teacher is covering.
Does StudyPug help with the TCAP Science test?
Yes - practice in each course is based on real exams, including the TCAP Science format used in 5th and 8th grade.
Does the course order match what Tennessee schools teach?
Yes - each course follows the Tennessee Academic Standards sequence, so the topics appear in the same order your child sees in class.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and Tennessee Academic Standards, so your child can work through each topic at their own pace.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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