Kentucky Social Studies Curriculum
Kentucky social studies, aligned to the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) and built for state testing.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, history, and civics foundations, 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 goods and services for 1st grade.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, map features, and early American history for 2nd grade.
3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution and government, U.S. regions and geography, and colonial history for 3rd grade.
4th Grade Social Studies
The Constitution, civil rights, and American expansion in 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 bridge into high school social studies.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, ancient Mesopotamia, and the Nile River civilizations in 6th grade.
7th Grade Social Studies
Early Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song Dynasty civilizations.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial America, the American Revolution, and early U.S. government formation.
High School Social Studies
Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History as distinct courses.
Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights for high school civics.
Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces and structure, and fiscal and monetary policy.
Geography
Physical systems, world regions, and human-environment interaction for high school geography.
History
Pre-Contact Americas, colonial development, and Jacksonian-era democracy in US history.
Aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS)
Every lesson is organized around the KAS for Social Studies and follows typical Kentucky classroom pacing, so students find the exact topic their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to the KAS for Social Studies, grade by grade
- Built-in review for Kentucky state assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
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State Standards
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About the Kentucky Social Studies Curriculum
How the KAS Works
The Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies set the learning expectations for every grade, organized around civics, economics, geography, and history.
How Kentucky Differs
Kentucky structures its high school sequence around four separate named courses - Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History - rather than a single combined sequence.
How Kentucky Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and geography concepts in the early grades through U.S. and world history in middle school, into the four distinct high school courses.
How Kentucky Assesses Social Studies
Kentucky uses the KSA to assess student learning, with social studies included in the state testing program alongside end-of-course work for college readiness.
Common Questions from Kentucky Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Kentucky social studies?
StudyPug covers Kentucky social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including the four named 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 - then select the course name that matches your child's current class at their Kentucky school.
Does StudyPug help with Kentucky state assessments?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are built around the KAS and based on real exams, so students review the skills covered by the KSA.
Does the lesson order match what Kentucky schools teach?
Lessons follow the KAS sequence and typical Kentucky classroom pacing, so the order reflects what students encounter in their school year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and KAS standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making it a solid fit for homeschooling families in Kentucky.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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