Florida Social Studies Curriculum
Florida social studies, aligned to B.E.S.T. Standards and built for state tests.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, and early U.S. history, one grade at a time.
Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and community workers for Kindergarten.
1st Grade Social Studies
American symbols, community rules, and goods and services in 1st grade.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, map skills, and early American history for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution, U.S. regions, and colonial history for 3rd grade social studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
The Constitution, colonial life, and market forces in Florida 4th grade social studies.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Constitution, and westward movement in 5th grade U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, U.S. history, and the foundations of civics and government.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early civilizations, ancient river valleys, and the rise of philosophy and democracy.
7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, medieval Europe, and early civilizations for 7th grade.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial America, the American Revolution, and early U.S. government formation.
High School Social Studies
Florida's required courses: Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.
Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights in Florida Civics.
Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces and structure, and macroeconomic measurement and policy.
Geography
Physical systems, human geography, and global resource management for high school.
History
Pre-Contact Americas, colonial development, and Jacksonian-era democracy in Florida History.
Aligned with the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards
Every lesson follows the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sequence and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact topic their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to Florida B.E.S.T. Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for Florida state social studies assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
Select any state across the United States to explore its social studies courses.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Florida Social Studies Curriculum
How Florida B.E.S.T. Standards Work
Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards set the learning expectations for social studies across all grade levels, organized by strand and grade-band benchmarks.
How Florida Differs
Florida requires a dedicated Civics and Government course in 7th grade, with a state end-of-course assessment, a requirement not universal across other states.
How Florida Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map skills in early grades through U.S. and world history in middle school, then into dedicated high school courses.
How Florida Assesses Social Studies
Florida tests social studies through FAST and a 7th-grade Civics end-of-course exam; high school courses include additional end-of-course assessments.
Common Questions from Florida Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Florida social studies?
StudyPug covers Florida social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including elementary, middle school, and the required 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 follows the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sequence.
Does StudyPug help with Florida's Civics end-of-course exam?
Yes. The Civics and Government course includes practice based on real exams, covering the benchmarks tested on Florida's 7th-grade end-of-course assessment.
Does the course order match what Florida schools teach?
Yes. Lessons follow the Florida B.E.S.T. Standards sequence grade by grade, so the order matches what students are working on 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 StudyPug a practical fit for Florida homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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