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

Yes. StudyPug covers every major 5th grade science topic taught in Vermont, including body systems, ecosystems, force and energy, and the solar system, so your child can find help the moment they get stuck.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons are short and focused, typically a few minutes each, so your child can watch one topic at a time without sitting through a long lecture before getting to practice problems.

Is there a state science test for 5th grade in Vermont?

Vermont uses the NGSS Science Assessment, and 5th grade is one of the tested years. StudyPug's lessons align to the NGSS content your child will be assessed on, helping them build confidence before test day.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and desktop computers, so your child can watch a lesson or work through practice problems from any device, at home or on the go.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee if the subscription is not the right fit for your family.

VT 5th Grade Science Curriculum

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

VT 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 Vermont science

Vermont follows the Vermont Adopted Math/ELA Standards for core subjects and has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for science, organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 5th grade, students explore the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, solutions and chemical changes, simple machines, force and energy, rocks and minerals, the solar system, and ecosystems. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems aligned to each of these strands so students can get unstuck at any time.

Strands: life science (body systems, ecosystems), physical science (matter, forces, energy, simple machines), earth and space science (rocks, minerals, solar system)
Video lessons and step-by-step worked examples for every topic
Practice problems with instant feedback aligned to Vermont NGSS
Progress tracking and parent assignments to support learning at home

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every Vermont 5th grade science topic, aligned to the Vermont-adopted Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Vermont 5th Grade Science Topics

Research Methods and Organization: scientific inquiry, research skills, and how to organize and communicate findings.
Life Science - Body Systems: the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems and how they work together.
Physical Science - Matter: solutions and chemical changes in everyday materials.
Physical Science - Forces and Energy: simple machines, force effects, energy forms, and power.
Earth and Space Science: rocks and minerals, natural resources, the solar system, and space technology.
Ecosystems and Human Impact: ecosystem relationships, biodiversity, and the effects of human activity on the environment.
Technology and Traditional Science: the technology design process and traditional approaches to science.

How StudyPug Helps Vermont 5th Grade Science Students

When a Vermont 5th grader gets stuck on a concept like chemical changes or how the circulatory system works, StudyPug lets them pull up a focused video lesson and a set of practice problems right away. Our grade 5 science help follows the same sequence Vermont classrooms use, so the lesson your child watches connects directly to what their teacher covered that day.

Students moving into or out of 5th grade can also review what came before or preview what is ahead. The vt grade 4 science curriculum and the vt grade 6 science curriculum are both available, making it easy to fill gaps or get a head start.

Aligned to Vermont 5th Grade Science Curriculum

Vermont has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and every lesson on StudyPug is built around the disciplinary core ideas and science and engineering practices that Vermont 5th graders are expected to master. Whether your child is studying ecosystems, the solar system, or the properties of matter, the content matches what their school is teaching.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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