Hawaii Social Studies Curriculum
Hawaii sets its own social studies sequence, aligned to the Hawaii Content Standards.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Communities, maps, culture, and Hawaii's history, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and community workers for kindergarten.
1st Grade Social Studies
American symbols, community rules, and maps for 1st grade social studies.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, landforms, and global cultures for 2nd grade social studies.
3rd Grade Social Studies
U.S. regions, the Constitution, and market economy in Grade 3 Social Studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
U.S. government branches, civil rights, and Hawaii's physical features.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Bill of Rights, and U.S. economic regions in 5th grade social studies.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, U.S. history, and civics foundations.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, Mesopotamia, and ancient civilizations for 6th grade 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.
Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights in HI civics.
Economics
Scarcity, market forces, and fiscal policy in HI high school economics.
Geography
Geosphere, demographics, and global development for Hawaii high school social studies.
History
Colonial development, Jacksonian democracy, and U.S. expansion in HI high school history.
Aligned with the Hawaii Content Standards
Every lesson follows the Hawaii Content Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find and practice the exact skill their teacher covered.
- Mapped to Hawaii Content Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for the SBAC and Hawaii state assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
Select any state to see its social studies courses and grade sequence.
State Standards
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About the Hawaii Social Studies Curriculum
How Hawaii Content Standards Work
Hawaii sets social studies standards at the state level, organized by grade across history, geography, civics, and economics.
How Hawaii Differs
Hawaii is the only island state and integrates Pacific history and Hawaiian culture as required strands beginning in the early grades.
How Hawaii Social Studies Progresses
Students build from community and map skills through world history in middle school, then into four named high school courses.
How Hawaii Assesses Social Studies
Hawaii uses state assessments to measure social studies progress, with the SBAC supporting accountability in 3rd through 8th grade.
Common Questions from Hawaii Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Hawaii social studies?
StudyPug covers Hawaii social studies from Kindergarten through 9th grade, spanning elementary, middle, and early high school courses.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Each course is named to match Hawaii's grade-by-grade sequence, so you can select your child's current year and start practicing right away.
Does StudyPug help with Hawaii's state social studies assessments?
Lessons are organized around Hawaii Content Standards and built based on real exams, so students practice the same skills the state assessments cover.
Does the course order match what Hawaii schools teach?
Yes - every course follows the Hawaii Content Standards sequence, so topics appear in the same order your child's school covers them.
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 homeschool families.
Reviewed by the StudyPug Curriculum Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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