Alabama Social Studies Curriculum
Alabama sets its own social studies sequence, aligned to the Alabama Course of Study.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, history, and civic foundations, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and community workers for kindergarten.
1st Grade Social Studies
Community rules, American symbols, and maps for 1st grade social studies.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, American heroes, and map features for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution, U.S. regions, and market economy in 3rd grade social studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
Colonial life, the Constitution, and civil rights in AL 4th grade social studies.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Bill of Rights, and westward expansion in 5th grade U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, U.S. history, and the bridge into high school social studies.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, Mesopotamia, and ancient civilizations for Grade 6 Social Studies.
7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasties.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial resistance, the Continental Congress, and early American government.
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 AL civics.
Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces, and fiscal policy for AL high school economics.
Geography
Geosphere, demographics, and world regions in AL high school geography.
History
Colonial development, Jacksonian Democracy, and U.S. expansion in AL high school history.
Aligned with the Alabama Course of Study
Every lesson maps to the Alabama Course of Study by grade, following classroom pacing so students find the exact topic their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to Alabama Course of Study standards, grade by grade
- ACAP review built into every relevant course
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
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About the Alabama Social Studies Curriculum
How the Alabama Course of Study Works
Alabama sets its own social studies standards through the Alabama Course of Study, organizing content by grade from Kindergarten through high school.
How Alabama Differs
Alabama's sequence introduces dedicated U.S. history in 8th grade and splits senior content into four named courses: Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.
How Alabama Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map basics in early grades through world regions in middle school and into named high school courses covering history and civics.
How Alabama Assesses Social Studies
Alabama uses the ACAP assessment program across grades, with high school end-of-course exams supporting both graduation requirements and college readiness.
Common Questions from Alabama Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Alabama social studies?
StudyPug covers Alabama social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Browse by grade band - elementary, middle, or high school - and select the course name that matches what your child's teacher is using this year.
Does StudyPug help with Alabama's ACAP social studies assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are built around the Alabama Course of Study, covering the skills tested on ACAP assessments, based on real exams.
Does StudyPug follow the same order my child's school uses?
Courses are organized to follow the Alabama Course of Study sequence, so the topics appear in the same order students typically encounter them in class.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Alabama Course of Study standard and can be worked through at the student's own pace, making them a solid fit for home use.
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