Arizona Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to the Arizona Academic Standards (OAS) and built for Arizona assessments.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, history, and civics basics, 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, landforms, and colonial life in 2nd grade social studies.
3rd Grade Social Studies
U.S. regions, the Constitution, and market economy for Grade 3 social studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
Colonial life, the Constitution, and civic duties in 4th grade social studies.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Bill of Rights, and westward expansion in Grade 5 U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World cultures, U.S. history, and the bridge into high school social studies.
6th Grade Social Studies
Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and early civilizations for Grade 6 Social Studies.
7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasties in 7th grade social studies.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial resistance, the Continental Congress, and early American government.
High School Social Studies
The full Arizona high school sequence: Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.
Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights in AZ civics.
Economics
Scarcity and market forces, macroeconomic policy, and personal finance.
Geography
Geosphere, climate, and global demographics in AZ high school geography.
History
Colonial development, Jacksonian Era, and U.S. expansion in AZ high school history.
Aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards
Content is organized around the Arizona Academic Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it step by step.
- Mapped to Arizona Academic Standards, grade by grade
- Arizona STAAR review built in at every level
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
Select any state across the United States to browse its social studies courses.
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About the Arizona Social Studies Curriculum
How Arizona Academic Standards Work
Arizona sets its own social studies standards through the Arizona Academic Standards, organizing expectations by strand and grade from Kindergarten through high school.
How Arizona Differs
Arizona's standards introduce a dedicated Arizona history strand in 4th grade, earlier than many states, anchoring regional geography and indigenous history at the elementary level.
How Arizona Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map basics in early grades through U.S. history in middle school, into separate high school courses in Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.
How Arizona Assesses Social Studies
Arizona uses the AzM2 assessment program; social studies is assessed at selected grades, with high school civics supporting college readiness alongside end-of-course expectations.
Common Questions from Arizona Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Arizona social studies?
StudyPug covers Arizona 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 and select the course name that matches your child's class. Each course is organized around the Arizona Academic Standards your child's teacher follows.
Does StudyPug help with Arizona social studies assessments?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are built around the Arizona Academic Standards tested by AzM2, based on real exams, so students practice the skills that appear on assessments.
Does the lesson order match what Arizona schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow the Arizona Academic Standards sequence and typical classroom pacing, so each lesson lines up with what a student is covering in school that week.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Arizona Academic Standards, and students can work through each course at their own pace, making it a practical fit for home-based learning.
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