240's Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) – Science Study Guide Is 98% Test-Aligned

240's Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) – Science study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — so you can see where coverage is strongest, where some depth gaps remain, and how each part of the guide supports your prep.

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3 domains · 121 competencies reviewed · 98% test-aligned
Covered— competency is comprehensively supported by the guide
Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
Coverage gap identified— a content gap has been identified
This study guide is based on the current official exam framework
We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.
EARTH SCIENCE (DOMAIN I) Partially covered
112 Qs8 Materials79 Cards1 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
F. Understands science as a human endeavor, a process, and a career S.Careers in Science; S.Decision Making; S.Key History of Science; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth Covered 57 4 64 0 Covered by 4 topics (57 questions, 4 materials, 64 cards, 0 videos).
H. Understands how to use resource and research material in science S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Safety Rules; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Proper Tool Use Covered 55 4 16 1 Covered by 4 topics (55 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
SMR I.A Understands the structure of the Earth system (e.g., structure and properties of the solid Earth, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere)
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Structure and properties of solid Earth None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Structure and properties of the hydrosphere (oceans) None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Structure and properties of the atmosphere None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR I.B Understands processes of the Earth system
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Processes of solid Earth None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Processes of the hydrosphere (oceans) None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Processes of the atmosphere None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR I.C Understands Earth history
68 Qs4 Materials40 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Origin of Earth S.Earth's History Covered 10 1 13 0 Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
2. Paleontology S.Earth's History; S.Formation of Fossils Covered 30 2 15 0 Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
3. The rock record S.Earth's History - Key Events; S.Tectonic Plate Theory Covered 38 2 26 0 Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos).
SMR I.D Understands Earth and the universe
130 Qs9 Materials113 Cards2 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Stars and galaxies S.Properties of Celestial Bodies; S.Types of Galaxies; S.Star Life Cycle; S.Star Characteristics Covered 39 4 57 0 Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 57 cards, 0 videos).
2. The solar system and planets S.Components of the Solar System Covered 21 1 30 0 Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos).
3. Earth, Sun, and Moon relationships (orbits, rotations, tilt, cycles) S.Night/Day and Time Zones; S.Seasons; S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses Covered 70 4 33 2 Covered by 4 topics (70 questions, 4 materials, 33 cards, 2 videos).
4. Motion of the heavens S.Properties of Celestial Bodies Covered 6 1 21 0 Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos).
5. Comets and meteors S.Components of the Solar System Covered 21 1 30 0 Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos).
SMR I.E Understands Earth patterns, cycles, and change
101 Qs6 Materials30 Cards4 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Rock cycle S.Rock Cycle Covered 24 1 8 1 Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
2. Water cycle S.Water Cycle Covered 20 1 9 1 Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
3. Carbon cycle S.Carbon Cycle Covered 12 1 3 1 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
4. Nitrogen cycle S.Nitrogen Cycle Covered 15 1 7 1 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
5. Human influences on cycles S.Human Influences on Climate; S.Global Warming Covered 30 2 6 0 Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
SMR I.G Understands science as inquiry
135 Qs10 Materials54 Cards5 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Using appropriate questioning techniques and developing testable questions and hypotheses S.Scientific Method; S.Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking Covered 51 3 13 2 Covered by 3 topics (51 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos).
2. Planning and conducting simple investigations and using controlled and experimental variables S.Experimental Investigations Covered 25 1 7 1 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
3. Gathering data with the tools of science and choosing the appropriate tools S.Choose Appropriate Equipment; S.Mass vs Weight; S.Choosing Appropriate SI Units Covered 30 3 25 1 Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos).
4. Organizing and using data to construct\ reasonable explanations, displaying data, analyzing data S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Proper Data Analysis Covered 22 2 9 0 Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
5. Communicating investigations and explanations S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact Covered 7 1 5 1 Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
SMR I.I Understands the unifying processes of science
62 Qs5 Materials15 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Systems, order, and organization S.Properties of Systems Covered 12 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
2. Evidence, models, and explanation S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
3. Change, constancy, and measurement S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements Covered 11 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
4. Evolution and equilibrium S.Change In Systems Covered 15 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
5. Form and function S.Form and Function Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
LIFE SCIENCE (DOMAIN II) Partially covered
142 Qs13 Materials97 Cards3 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
E. Understands unity and diversity of life, adaptation, and classification S.Major Groups of Bacterial Life; S.Universal Genetic Code; S.Natural Selection; S.Adaptations; S.Populations Change (Not Individuals) Covered 53 5 17 2 Covered by 5 topics (53 questions, 5 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos).
H. Understands science as a human endeavor, a process, and a career S.Careers in Science; S.Decision Making; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth; S.Key History of Science; S.Applications of Waves - Medical Technologies Covered 61 5 68 0 Covered by 5 topics (61 questions, 5 materials, 68 cards, 0 videos).
J. Understands how to use resource and research material in science S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Proper Tool Use Covered 28 3 15 1 Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos).
SMR II.A Understands the structure and function of living systems
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Structure None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Life processes None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR II.B Understands reproduction and heredity
56 Qs6 Materials17 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Growth and development S.Growth and Development Partially covered 5 1 0 0 Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Patterns of inheritance of traits (genetics) S.Dominant vs Recessive; S.Punnett Squares; S.Non-Mendelian Inheritance - Linkage Covered 34 3 12 2 Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos).
3. Molecular basis of heredity (DNA, genes, chromosomes) S.Structure of DNA and RNA; S.Organization of DNA Covered 17 2 6 0 Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
SMR II.C Understands change over time in living things
59 Qs5 Materials15 Cards3 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Life cycles S.Metamorphosis Covered 8 1 3 1 Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
2. Mutation S.Mutations Covered 9 1 3 0 Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
3. Adaptation and natural selection S.Natural Selection; S.Adaptations; S.Populations Change (Not Individuals) Covered 42 3 9 2 Covered by 3 topics (42 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).
SMR II.D Understands regulation and behavior
44 Qs3 Materials6 Cards1 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Responses to external stimuli S.Stimuli; S.Structures and Processes of Homeostasis Covered 29 2 6 1 Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
2. Controlling the internal environment S.Homeostasis Covered 15 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
SMR II.F Understands the interdependence of organisms
114 Qs10 Materials46 Cards6 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Populations S.Ecological Organization; S.Habitats and Niches; S.Competition; S.Growth Factors Covered 38 4 22 3 Covered by 4 topics (38 questions, 4 materials, 22 cards, 3 videos).
2. Communities S.Types of Relationships; S.Growth Factors Covered 31 2 11 2 Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos).
3. Ecosystems (food chains and food webs) S.Roles In Food Chain; S.Food Webs; S.Environment as a Pressure; S.Wildlife Impact on Ecosystems; S.Human Impact on Ecosystems Covered 57 5 19 2 Covered by 5 topics (57 questions, 5 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos).
SMR II.G Knows about personal health
35 Qs3 Materials14 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Nutrition S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles; S.Nutrition Covered 23 2 8 0 Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
2. Exercise and fitness S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles Covered 16 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Safety and well-being S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles Covered 16 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Communicable diseases S.Infectious Agents Covered 12 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
5. Substance abuse S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles Covered 16 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Common diseases S.Infectious Agents Covered 12 1 6 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
SMR II.I Understands science as inquiry
116 Qs8 Materials51 Cards4 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Using appropriate questioning techniques and developing testable questions and hypotheses S.Scientific Method; S.Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking Covered 51 3 13 2 Covered by 3 topics (51 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos).
2. Planning and conducting simple investigations and using controlled and experimental variables S.Experimental Investigations Covered 25 1 7 1 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
3. Gathering data with the tools of science and choosing the appropriate tools S.Choose Appropriate Equipment Covered 11 1 22 0 Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos).
4. Organizing and using data to construct\ reasonable explanations, displaying data, analyzing data S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Proper Data Analysis Covered 22 2 9 0 Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
5. Communicating investigations and explanations S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Best Chart for the Data Covered 20 2 14 1 Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos).
SMR II.K Understands the unifying processes of science
62 Qs5 Materials15 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Systems, order, and organization S.Properties of Systems Covered 12 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
2. Evidence, models, and explanation S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
3. Change, constancy, and measurement S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements Covered 11 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
4. Evolution and equilibrium S.Change In Systems Covered 15 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
5. Form and function S.Form and Function Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (DOMAIN III) Partially covered
85 Qs7 Materials78 Cards1 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
E. Understands science as a human endeavor, a process, and a career S.Careers in Science; S.Decision Making; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth; S.Key History of Science Covered 57 4 64 0 Covered by 4 topics (57 questions, 4 materials, 64 cards, 0 videos).
G. Understands how to use resource and research material in science S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Proper Tool Use Covered 28 3 15 1 Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos).
SMR III.A Understands the physical and chemical properties and structure of matter
160 Qs14 Materials88 Cards7 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Physical properties of matter S.Physical Properties; S.Electrical Conductor vs Insulator; S.Magnetic Materials Covered 23 3 25 1 Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos).
2. Conservation of matter S.Conservation of Matter and Energy Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
3. Physical and chemical changes of matter S.States of Matter; S.Phase Changes; S.Chemical Properties; S.Chemical vs Physical Changes Covered 58 4 29 3 Covered by 4 topics (58 questions, 4 materials, 29 cards, 3 videos).
4. Mixtures and solutions S.Mixtures and Solutions; S.pH Covered 32 2 11 2 Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos).
5. Atoms and elements S.Parts of an Atom; S.Atoms and Molecules; S.Periodic Table Covered 25 3 26 1 Covered by 3 topics (25 questions, 3 materials, 26 cards, 1 videos).
6. Molecules and compounds S.Elements and Compounds Covered 10 1 3 0 Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
SMR III.B Understands forces and motions
29 Qs1 Materials12 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Types of motion None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Laws of motion S.Force and Newton's Laws Covered 29 1 12 1 Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
3. Forces and equilibrium None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR III.C Understands energy
80 Qs6 Materials42 Cards2 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Forms of energy S.Types of Energy Covered 29 1 8 1 Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
2. Transfer and conservation of energy S.Conduction, Convection, and Radiation; S.Conservation of Energy Calculations; S.Applications of Conservation of Energy - Conceptual; S.Types of Energy Transfers By Humans Covered 39 4 19 1 Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 19 cards, 1 videos).
3. Simple machines S.Simple Machines - Basic Covered 12 1 15 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
SMR III.D Understands interactions of energy and matter
178 Qs16 Materials85 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Wave phenomena (waves in water; sound waves; earthquake waves) S.Advanced Earthquakes; S.Properties of Waves; S.Doppler Effect; S.Resonance; S.Reflection and Refraction Covered 57 5 24 0 Covered by 5 topics (57 questions, 5 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos).
2. Electromagnetic spectrum S.Electromagnetic Spectrum Covered 9 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
3. Light and color S.Light; S.Prisms Covered 11 2 12 0 Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
4. Mirrors and lenses S.Mirrors; S.Lenses Covered 11 2 11 0 Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
5. Heat and temperature S.Heat vs Temperature; S.Laws of Thermodynamics Covered 19 2 12 0 Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
6. Electricity and magnetism S.Electricity and Magnetism; S.Circuits; S.Electromagnetic Forces Covered 39 3 23 0 Covered by 3 topics (39 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
7. Sound S.Sound Covered 32 1 9 0 Covered by 1 topic (32 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
SMR III.F Understands science as inquiry
116 Qs8 Materials51 Cards4 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Using appropriate questioning techniques and developing testable questions and hypotheses S.Scientific Method; S.Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking Covered 51 3 13 2 Covered by 3 topics (51 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos).
2. Planning and conducting simple investigations and using controlled and experimental variables S.Experimental Investigations Covered 25 1 7 1 Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
3. Gathering data with the tools of science and choosing the appropriate tools S.Choose Appropriate Equipment Covered 11 1 22 0 Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos).
4. Organizing and using data to construct\ reasonable explanations, displaying data, analyzing data S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Proper Data Analysis Covered 22 2 9 0 Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
5. Communicating investigations and explanations S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Best Chart for the Data Covered 20 2 14 1 Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos).
SMR III.H Understands the unifying processes of science
62 Qs5 Materials15 Cards0 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
1. Systems, order, and organization S.Properties of Systems Covered 12 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
2. Evidence, models, and explanation S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
3. Change, constancy, and measurement S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements Covered 11 1 1 0 Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
4. Evolution and equilibrium S.Change In Systems Covered 15 1 5 0 Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
5. Form and function S.Form and Function Covered 12 1 2 0 Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

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