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

Yes. StudyPug covers every strand in the Wisconsin 5th grade science curriculum, including body systems, ecosystems, forces, energy, rocks and minerals, and the solar system, so your child can find help for exactly what their class is working on.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, so your child can watch a single topic in one sitting. Every lesson is followed by practice problems so they can check their understanding right away.

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

Yes. Wisconsin administers the Forward Exam in science at grade 4 and grade 8. Grade 5 is not a tested year, but the topics covered in 5th grade build directly toward the grade 8 Forward Exam Science assessment.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, laptops, and desktop computers. Your child can switch between devices without losing their progress, making it easy to study 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 subscribing. Every paid plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there is no risk in getting started.

WI 5th Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to keep up with Wisconsin's 5th grade science curriculum - from body systems and ecosystems to forces, energy, and the solar system.

WI 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 Wisconsin science

Wisconsin follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science, which are aligned with NGSS principles and organized around life science, physical science, earth and space science, and engineering. In 5th grade, students explore the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, investigate solutions and chemical changes, study simple machines and force, examine rocks, minerals, and resources, and learn about the solar system and ecosystems. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems covering every one of these strands.

Strands: life science (body systems, ecosystems), physical science (forces, energy, simple machines), earth and space science (rocks, solar system), and engineering and technology
Video lessons taught step by step for every 5th grade Wisconsin science topic
Practice problems with instant feedback and worked solutions after every lesson
Fully aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice questions organized by strand, aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science for 5th grade.

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Wisconsin 5th Grade Science Topics

Research Methods and Organization: Scientific inquiry, data collection, and organizing findings.
Life Science - Human Body Systems: Structure and function of the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems.
Physical Science - Matter and Reactions: Solutions, chemical changes, and properties of matter.
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.
Ecology and Human Impact: Ecosystems, interdependence, and the effects of human activity on the environment.
Engineering and Technology: Technology process, traditional science practices, and design thinking.

How StudyPug Helps Wisconsin 5th Grade Science Students

When a concept like the circulatory system or chemical changes is hard to follow in class, StudyPug lets students go back to a clear video lesson at their own pace. Every topic comes with practice problems and step-by-step video solutions, so students know exactly where they went wrong and how to fix it. You can explore all available topics through our grade 5 science help course page.

StudyPug also tracks progress so parents can see which strands their child has worked through. Students moving into 6th grade can get a head start by checking out the WI grade 6 science curriculum, while those who need to revisit earlier concepts can review the WI grade 4 science curriculum.

Aligned to Wisconsin 5th Grade Science Curriculum

All StudyPug 5th grade science content is built around the Wisconsin Standards for Science. Every lesson and practice set maps to the strands Wisconsin schools teach in grade 5, so students are always working on material that matches what their teacher covers in class.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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