CaliforniaCalifornia Social Studies Curriculum
Video lessons for every grade, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Aligned to California social studies standards. Choose your grade below to get started.
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About California Social Studies Curriculum
California schools follow the California History-Social Science Framework and Content Standards for social studies. Students are assessed through the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and various grade-level assessments. StudyPug covers every California social studies standard with video lessons and practice problems from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
- Every California History-Social Science standard from Kindergarten through 12th grade
- Certified-teacher video lessons with step-by-step explanations for every topic
- Practice problems for each social studies topic at every grade level
- Aligned to the California History-Social Science Framework — find exactly what's taught in class
- Works on computers, tablets, and phones — learn anytime, anywhere
California Social Studies FAQ
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does this social studies curriculum cover?
StudyPug covers California social studies from Kindergarten through 12th grade, including history, geography, civics, and economics topics aligned to California's History-Social Science Standards at every grade level.
Does this match what my child learns in California schools?
Yes. All content follows the California History-Social Science Framework and Content Standards — the same curriculum California schools teach at every grade level from Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Will this help my child prepare for California social studies assessments?
Yes. Content aligns to the skills and concepts assessed by California's CAASPP and grade-level assessments. Practice problems are built from the same standards California uses, based on real exams.
How is this different from free options?
StudyPug is organized by California's own History-Social Science Standards. Families can find exactly what their child is learning by grade and topic, with step-by-step certified-teacher video lessons and practice problems.
Can I try StudyPug before paying?
Yes. You can explore topics and watch sample lessons free. Subscribe when you are ready for full access — StudyPug offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, not a free trial subscription.
Does StudyPug cover both history and civics for California students?
Yes. StudyPug covers all strands of the California social studies curriculum, including U.S. history, world history, California history, geography, civics, government, and economics across all grade levels.