
Alaska Social Studies Curriculum
Alaska social studies, aligned to the Alaska Academic Standards and built for AK STAR.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, history, and citizenship from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and family relationships for kindergarten.

1st Grade Social Studies
American symbols, maps, and community rules for 1st grade.

2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, landforms, and global cultures for 2nd grade social studies.

3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution, U.S. regions, and market economy in 3rd grade social studies.

4th Grade Social Studies
Constitution, colonial life, and American Revolution in AK 4th grade social studies.

5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Bill of Rights, and Western Movement in 5th grade U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World cultures, U.S. history, and civics concepts across 6th through 8th grade.

6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, Mesopotamia, and ancient river civilizations for 6th grade.

7th Grade Social Studies
Early Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasties in 7th grade social studies.

8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial resistance, the Revolution, and early U.S. government for Grade 8.
High School Social Studies
Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History as named courses.

Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights in AK high school civics.

Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces, and fiscal policy in AK high school economics.

Geography
Geosphere, demographics, and global development in AK high school geography.

History
Colonial government, Jacksonian Era, and U.S. expansion in AK high school history.
Aligned with the Alaska Academic Standards
Every lesson follows the Alaska Academic Standards sequence so students find the exact topic their class covered and work through it step by step.
- Mapped to Alaska Academic Standards, grade by grade
- AK STAR review built into every relevant course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions

Social Studies Curriculum by State
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About the Alaska Social Studies Curriculum
How Alaska Academic Standards Works
Alaska sets its own social studies standards, organizing expectations by grade from Kindergarten through high school across civics, geography, history, and economics.
How Alaska Differs
Alaska's standards give dedicated attention to Alaska Native cultures and Alaska history, topics integrated across grade levels rather than reserved for a single year.
How Alaska Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map skills in early grades through world cultures in middle school and into named high school courses including Geography and History.
How Alaska Assesses Social Studies
Alaska uses the AK STAR assessment program; high school students may also complete end-of-course work supporting college readiness alongside state testing.
Common Questions from Alaska Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Alaska social studies?
StudyPug covers Alaska social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including elementary, middle school, and the four named high school courses.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band and select the course name that matches your child's class - each course lists the topics it covers so you can confirm it before starting.
Does StudyPug help with AK STAR social studies preparation?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are organized around the Alaska Academic Standards tested by AK STAR, with review based on real exams.
Does the course order match what Alaska schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow the Alaska Academic Standards sequence so the topics appear in the same order a student encounters them in the classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a practical fit for homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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