Wisconsin Science Curriculum
Wisconsin science, aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science (NGSS-aligned).
Browse by school level
Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, basic needs of living things, and weather and seasonal changes.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and properties of matter for 1st grade science.
2nd Grade Science
States of matter, weather systems, and animal and plant diversity in 2nd grade science.
3rd Grade Science
Ecosystems, forces and simple machines, and earth materials for 3rd grade science.
4th Grade Science
Research methods, biomes, and states of matter for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Human body systems, ecosystems, and rocks and minerals for 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Deeper investigations into matter, energy, ecosystems, and earth systems.
6th Grade Science
Classification, cell theory, and ecosystems in 6th grade science.
7th Grade Science
Research methods, forces and motion, geology, and climate change in 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 core physical and life systems.
Aligned with the Wisconsin Standards for Science
Organized around the Wisconsin Standards for Science and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it step by step.
- Mapped to Wisconsin Standards for Science, grade by grade
- Forward Exam science review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
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About the Wisconsin Science Curriculum
How Wisconsin Standards for Science Works
Wisconsin sets its own science standards, organized around phenomena-based learning with disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science practices.
How Wisconsin Differs
Wisconsin adopted NGSS-aligned standards in 2017, integrating engineering practices from Kindergarten through 10th grade, which not all states begin that early.
How Wisconsin Science Progresses
Students move from foundational life and earth science in early grades through integrated physical and life systems in 9th and 10th grade.
How Wisconsin Assesses Science
The Forward Exam assesses science in 4th and 8th grade, measuring student progress against the Wisconsin Standards for Science.
Common Questions from Wisconsin Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Wisconsin science?
StudyPug covers Wisconsin 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 in the course list above. Each course is labeled by grade and follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science sequence used in Wisconsin classrooms.
Does StudyPug help with the Wisconsin Forward Exam science test?
Yes. Practice problems and video lessons are built around content assessed on the Forward Exam, based on real exams, covering 4th and 8th grade science.
Does the order of topics match what my child's school teaches?
Yes. Courses follow the Wisconsin Standards for Science pacing, so the sequence mirrors what students encounter in a typical Wisconsin classroom.
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 Wisconsin homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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