
Montana Social Studies Curriculum
Montana sets its own social studies sequence, aligned to the Montana Content Standards (MCS).
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, history, geography, and civics, one course per grade.

Kindergarten Social Studies
Community, families, and the world around us for kindergarten.

1st Grade Social Studies
Community, history, and geography lessons for 1st grade.

2nd Grade Social Studies
Community, history, geography, and civics for 2nd grade.

3rd Grade Social Studies
Communities, geography, and civics for 3rd grade social studies.

4th Grade Social Studies
Constitution, colonial life, and Montana physical features in 4th grade social studies.

5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Bill of Rights, and westward movement in MT Grade 5 Social Studies.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, U.S. history, and Montana history leading into high school.

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

7th Grade Social Studies
Roman civilization, feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasties in 7th grade social studies.

8th Grade Social Studies
History, civics, geography, and economics for 8th grade.
High School Social Studies
Standalone courses in Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.

Civics and Government
Civics, government, and democratic principles for high school.

Economics
Supply, demand, markets, and personal finance for high school Economics.

Geography
World regions, human geography, and spatial thinking for high school.

History
U.S. and world history concepts for high school students.
Aligned with the Montana Content Standards
Montana's social studies content maps to the Montana Content Standards, matched to classroom pacing so students find the skill their teacher covered that day.
- Mapped to the Montana Content Standards, grade by grade
- Montana CAA review built into every relevant course
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions

Social Studies Curriculum by State
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About the Montana Social Studies Curriculum
How Montana Content Standards Works
Montana sets its own academic content through the Montana Content Standards, which organize social studies by strand and grade level across all K-12 schools.
How Montana Differs
Montana's standards require dedicated study of Montana history and geography at multiple grade levels, a local emphasis not found in most other states' sequences.
How Montana Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and family in the early grades through U.S. and world history in middle school, then into standalone high school courses.
How Montana Assesses Social Studies
Montana uses the Montana CAA to measure student proficiency, with high school courses providing the civics and economics knowledge required for graduation.
Common Questions from Montana Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Montana social studies?
StudyPug covers Montana social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including elementary, middle school, and the four 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 current class - each course follows the Montana Content Standards for that year.
Does StudyPug help with the Montana CAA?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are built around the Montana Content Standards, based on real exams, so students review the skills the Montana CAA tests.
Does the order of topics match what Montana schools teach?
Yes. Each course follows the sequence outlined in the Montana Content Standards so the lessons match what students encounter in their Montana classrooms.
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 it straightforward to follow the Montana Content Standards at home.
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