Washington Science Curriculum
Aligned to the Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (NGSS-adopted) and built for state testing.
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Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts explored one grade at a time.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, life cycles, and weather for Kindergarten science.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns for 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
States of matter, animal diversity, and weather systems for 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, forces and simple machines, and landforms for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Science
Middle School Science
Deeper investigation of matter, ecosystems, and earth systems in 6th through 8th grade.
High School Science
Integrated science through 9th and 10th grade, covering physical and life science.
Aligned with the Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Every course is organized around Washington's NGSS-adopted standards and follows the pacing students see in class, so they can find the exact concept covered that week.
- Mapped to Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards, grade by grade
- WCAS review built into every middle and high school course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
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About the Washington Science Curriculum
How Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards Work
Washington adopted NGSS-aligned standards that organize learning around phenomena, disciplinary core ideas, and science and engineering practices from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How Washington Differs
Washington structures its science sequence so that all students complete integrated science through 10th grade before any specialized coursework, tying each year to the WCAS assessment framework.
How Washington Science Progresses
Students build from early life and earth science in elementary school through connected earth, physical, and life systems in middle school, finishing with integrated science in 9th and 10th grade.
How Washington Assesses Science
The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) tests students in 5th, 8th, and 11th grade, measuring mastery of the state's NGSS-adopted standards at each checkpoint.
Common Questions from Washington Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Washington science?
StudyPug covers Washington science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, spanning elementary, middle, and high school integrated science courses.
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 your child is in to see the lessons that match their current class.
Does StudyPug help with the WCAS?
Yes. Practice questions and lessons are built around the Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards and modeled on the skills tested by the WCAS, based on real exams.
Does the course order match what Washington schools teach?
Yes. Each course follows the pacing and topic sequence of Washington's NGSS-adopted standards, so students can work alongside what their teacher is covering in class.
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 a practical fit for Washington homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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