What is your child learning in science?

For a solid foundation in science, your child needs to learn essential skills. Find out if she's on track with our grade-by-grade guide.

You've heard that the U.S. lags behind other countries in terms of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) achievement. You've also likely heard that STEM skills are essential in our increasingly technological world. 

It's important, then, that your child master the science skills she'll need for success in school, college, and beyond. 

Find out if your child's science skills measure up with our grade-by-grade guidelines:

• Your preschooler and science
• Your kindergartner and science
• Your first grader and science
• Your second grader and science
• Your third grader and science
• Your fourth grader and science
• Your fifth grader and science
• Your middle schooler and science
• Your high schooler and science