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

Yes. StudyPug covers every major 5th grade science topic in Tennessee, including body systems, chemical changes, simple machines, ecosystems, and the solar system, so your child can find help exactly when they need it.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, covering one focused concept at a time. Your child can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as needed to fully understand the material.

Is there a Tennessee state test for 5th grade science?

Yes. Tennessee administers the TCAP Science assessment in 5th grade. StudyPug's lessons and practice problems are aligned to the Tennessee Academic Standards that the TCAP Science test is based on.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can access video lessons and practice problems at home, on the go, or anywhere they have an internet connection.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing. Every paid plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

TN 5th Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to keep up with Tennessee's 5th grade science curriculum, from human body systems and simple machines to rocks, the solar system, and ecosystems.

TN 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 Tennessee science

Tennessee follows the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, organized around life science, physical science, earth and space science, and engineering practices. In 5th grade, students explore the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, investigate chemical changes and solutions, examine force, energy, and simple machines, study rocks and minerals, the solar system, and ecosystems, and consider human impact on the environment. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems aligned to every strand in this course.

Strands: life science (body systems, ecosystems), physical science (forces, energy, simple machines, chemistry), earth and space science (rocks, solar system), and engineering and technology
Video lessons and step-by-step worked examples for every topic
Practice problems with immediate feedback aligned to Tennessee Academic Standards
Tools for parents including assignments and progress tracking

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every 5th grade strand, aligned to the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science.

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TN 5th Grade Science Topics

Research Methods and Organization: scientific inquiry skills, data collection, and organizing findings.
Life Science - Body Systems: the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems and how they work together.
Physical Science - Chemistry: properties of solutions and chemical changes in matter.
Physical Science - Forces and Energy: simple machines, the effects of force, forms of energy, and power.
Earth and Space Science: rocks and minerals, natural resources, the solar system, and space technology.
Ecosystems and Human Impact: how ecosystems function and the ways human activity affects the environment.
Engineering and Technology: the technology design process, traditional science knowledge, and real-world applications.

How StudyPug Helps Tennessee 5th Grade Science Students

When a Tennessee 5th grader gets stuck on force effects, chemical changes, or how the circulatory system works, StudyPug lets them go back to the exact lesson they need and watch a clear video explanation at their own pace. You can explore grade 5 science help to see the full range of topics covered before committing to a plan.

Practice problems with step-by-step solutions reinforce what students learn in class and build confidence before tests, including the TCAP Science assessment that Tennessee administers at this grade level.

Aligned to Tennessee 5th Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson on StudyPug for this course maps directly to the Tennessee Academic Standards for Science, covering the same life science, physical science, earth and space science, and engineering strands taught in Tennessee classrooms. If your child is moving up from the previous year, you can also review the tn grade 4 science curriculum to fill any gaps, or look ahead to the tn grade 6 science curriculum to see what comes next.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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