Access the Next Generation
Science Standards by Topic

The Topics are in tables by Grade Band, and then further broken down into columns of Life Science, Earth & Space Science, and Physical Science. The Engineering Design topic is located at the end of the respective grade band.

Access the standards arranged by Disciplinary Core Idea (DCI)

Elementary School

Life Science Earth & Space Science Physical Science
Elementary School Introduction
K K. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment K. Weather and Climate K. Forces and Interactions: Pushes and Pulls
1 1. Structure, Function and Information Processing 1. Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles 1. Waves: Light and Sound
2 2. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 2. Earth’s Systems: Processes That Shape the Earth 2. Structure and Properties of Matter
Grades K-2 Engineering Design Introduction
K-2. Engineering Design
3 3. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 3. Weather and Climate 3. Forces and Interactions
3. Inheritance and Variation of Traits
4 4. Structure, Function, and Information Processing 4. Earth's Systems: Processes That Shape the Earth 4. Energy
4. Waves: Waves and Information
5 5. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems 5. Earth's Systems 5. Structure and Properties of Matter
5. Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System
Grades 3-5 Engineering Design Introduction
3-5. Engineering Design

Middle School

Life Science Earth & Space Science Physical Science
Middle School Life Science Introduction Middle School Earth & Space Science Introduction Middle School Physical Science Introduction
MS. Structure, Function, and Information Processing MS. Space Systems MS. Structure and Properties of Matter
MS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems MS. History of Earth MS. Chemical Reactions
MS. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems MS. Earth's Systems MS. Forces and Interactions
MS. Natural Selection and Adaptations MS. Weather and Climate MS. Energy
MS. Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms MS. Human Impacts MS. Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Middle School Engineering Design Introduction
MS. Engineering Design

High School

Life Science Earth & Space Science Physical Science
High School Life Science Introduction High School Earth & Space Science Introduction High School Physical Science Introduction
HS. Structure and Function HS. Space Systems HS. Structure and Properties of Matter
HS. Inheritance and Variation of Traits HS. History of Earth HS. Chemical Reactions
HS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems HS. Earth's Systems HS. Forces and Interactions
HS. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems HS. Weather and Climate HS. Energy
HS. Natural Selection and Evolution HS. Human Sustainability HS. Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
High School Engineering Design Introduction
HS. Engineering Design