West Virginia Science Curriculum
West Virginia science, aligned to the WV College Career Ready (CCR) Science Standards and built for state testing.
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Elementary School Science
Life, earth, and physical science concepts introduced one grade at a time.
Kindergarten Science
Scientific inquiry, basic needs, and weather and seasonal changes for kindergarten.
1st Grade Science
Engineering design, life cycles, and weather patterns in 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
Biomes, states of matter, and Earth's structure for 4th grade science.
5th Grade Science
Body systems, rocks and minerals, and ecosystems in 5th grade science.
Middle School Science
Matter, energy, ecosystems, and earth systems across 6th through 8th grade.
High School Science
Integrated science through 9th and 10th grade, covering core physical and life science strands.
Aligned with the West Virginia WV CCR Science Standards
Every course follows the WV CCR Science Standards and matches typical West Virginia classroom pacing, so a student finds the exact concept their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to WV CCR Science Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the WV General Summative Science assessment
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Science Curriculum by State
Select any state across the United States to see its science courses and grade sequence.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the West Virginia Science Curriculum
How WV CCR Science Standards Work
West Virginia sets its own science sequence through the WV CCR Science Standards, organizing expectations by grade band from Kindergarten through 10th grade.
How West Virginia Differs
West Virginia's CCR Science Standards integrate physical, life, and earth science within each grade rather than separating them into standalone courses at the secondary level.
How West Virginia Science Progresses
Students build from foundational observations in Kindergarten through increasingly complex earth and physical science concepts, reaching integrated 9th and 10th grade science.
How West Virginia Assesses Science
The WV General Summative Science assessment measures student performance at key grades, with 10th grade marking the end of the required integrated science sequence.
Common Questions from West Virginia Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for West Virginia science?
StudyPug covers West Virginia science from Kindergarten through 10th grade, spanning elementary, middle, and high school courses aligned to the WV CCR Science Standards.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Each course is labeled by grade, so select your child's current grade to find lessons that match the topics their West Virginia teacher is covering right now.
Does StudyPug help with the WV General Summative Science assessment?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are structured based on real exams, so students work through the same types of questions they will see on the WV General Summative Science assessment.
Does the course order match what West Virginia schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow the WV CCR Science Standards sequence, so topics appear in the same order a student encounters them in a typical West Virginia classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and WV CCR Science standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making them a practical fit for homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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