Is your child on track in science?

From presidents to pundits, everyone's talking about the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Is your child mastering these essential skills? Find out with our grade-by-grade guide.

by: GreatSchools Staff | Updated: February 17, 2016

Kinders discover plants, animals, and more.	1st graders use senses to make observations.
2nd graders study changing states.	Third graders learn about the solar system.
Fourth graders study circuits and conductors.	Fifth graders practice hands-on science.
Tweens study systems — from our bodies to space.	High school science sets teens on the path to college.