Arkansas Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to the Arkansas Academic Standards (AAS) and built for ACAP.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, history, geography, and civics basics, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and community helpers for kindergarten.
1st Grade Social Studies
American symbols, maps, and community rules in 1st grade social studies.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, landforms, and colonial life for AR Grade 2.
3rd Grade Social Studies
U.S. regions, the Constitution, and market economy in AR Grade 3 Social Studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
Colonial life, the Constitution, and civil rights in AR 4th grade social studies.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Constitutional Convention, and the Bill of Rights in AR Grade 5 Social Studies.
Middle School Social Studies
World cultures, US history, and the bridge into high school social studies.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, Mesopotamia, and ancient civilizations for 6th grade social studies.
7th Grade Social Studies
Roman civilization, medieval feudalism, and African kingdoms in 7th grade social studies.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial resistance, the Continental Congress, and U.S. government formation in AR 8th grade social studies.
High School Social Studies
Civics, economics, geography, and history as separate courses.
Civics and Government
Constitutional structure, civil rights, and the three branches of U.S. government.
Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces, and fiscal policy in AR high school economics.
Geography
Geosphere, climate, and global demographics in AR high school geography.
History
Jacksonian Era, westward expansion, and U.S. foreign policy in AR high school history.
Aligned with the Arkansas Academic Standards
Every lesson follows the Arkansas Academic Standards and typical classroom pacing, so a student can find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it step by step.
- Mapped to Arkansas Academic Standards, grade by grade
- ACAP review built into every course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
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About the Arkansas Social Studies Curriculum
How Arkansas Academic Standards Works
Arkansas sets its own social studies standards through the Arkansas Academic Standards, organized by strand and grade level from Kindergarten through high school.
How Arkansas Differs
Arkansas separates high school social studies into four distinct courses - Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History - rather than a single integrated sequence.
How Arkansas Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map skills in early grades through US and world history in middle school, then into specialized high school courses.
How Arkansas Assesses Social Studies
Arkansas uses the ACAP assessment for accountability in tested grades, with high school courses providing the foundation for civics and economics readiness.
Common Questions from Arkansas Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Arkansas social studies?
StudyPug covers Arkansas social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including elementary, middle school, and the four high school courses: 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 the ACAP social studies test?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are organized around the Arkansas Academic Standards and based on real exams, so students practice the skills the ACAP covers.
Does the lesson order match what Arkansas schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow the Arkansas Academic Standards sequence and typical classroom pacing, so each topic appears when a student is likely to encounter it in class.
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 straightforward to follow the Arkansas Academic Standards at home.
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