
Michigan Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to Michigan Learning Standards and built for state tests.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, history, geography, 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 global cultures for 2nd grade.

3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution, U.S. regions, and market economy in 3rd grade social studies.

4th Grade Social Studies
Colonial life, the Constitution, and civic duties in MI 4th grade.

5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Bill of Rights, and westward expansion in Grade 5 U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, U.S. history, and civics through 8th grade.

6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, Mesopotamia, and ancient civilizations for 6th grade.

7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, feudalism, and medieval civilizations in Grade 7 Social Studies.

8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial resistance, the Continental Congress, and American government for Grade 8 Social Studies.
High School Social Studies
Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History courses.

Civics and Government
Constitutional origins, government structure, and civil rights in MI High School Civics.

Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces, and fiscal policy in MI high school economics.

Geography
Geosphere, climate, and global development in MI high school geography.

History
Colonial development, Jacksonian Era, and U.S. expansion in MI high school history.
Aligned with the Michigan Learning Standards
Every course is organized around the Michigan Learning Standards and follows the typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to Michigan Learning Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for Michigan state assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions

Social Studies Curriculum by State
Select any state across the United States to see its social studies courses.
State Standards
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About the Michigan Social Studies Curriculum
How Michigan Learning Standards Works
Michigan sets its own social studies standards, organized by strand across civics, economics, geography, and history from kindergarten through high school.
How Michigan Differs
Michigan requires dedicated high school courses in Civics and Government and Economics as graduation requirements, which not all states mandate as standalone courses.
How Michigan Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map skills in early grades through U.S. and world history in middle school, then into the named high school courses in civics, economics, geography, and history.
How Michigan Assesses Social Studies
Michigan uses state assessments aligned to the Michigan Learning Standards, with civics testing supporting high school graduation requirements alongside broader state tests.
Common Questions from Michigan Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Michigan social studies?
StudyPug covers Michigan social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including elementary, middle school, and the high school courses in 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 what your child's teacher is using this year.
Does StudyPug help with Michigan state assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and lessons are built around the Michigan Learning Standards so students work through the same content covered on Michigan state assessments, based on real exams.
Does the course order match what Michigan schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow the Michigan Learning Standards sequence so the topics a student sees in StudyPug match what their teacher covers in the same school year.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Michigan Learning Standards and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for homeschool families.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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