
North Dakota Social Studies Curriculum
North Dakota sets its own social studies sequence, aligned to the ND Content Standards.
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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 in Kindergarten social studies.

1st Grade Social Studies
American symbols, community rules, and map reading for 1st grade social studies.

2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, map features, and early American history in 2nd grade social studies.

3rd Grade Social Studies
The Constitution, U.S. regions, and market economy for 3rd grade.

4th Grade Social Studies
The Constitution, colonial life, and market forces 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 cultures, US history, and civics concepts leading into high school.

6th Grade Social Studies
Early civilizations, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the Indus Valley in 6th grade social studies.

7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasty cultures in 7th grade.

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 separate courses.

Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, civil rights, and the structure of government.

Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces and structure, and fiscal and monetary policy.

Geography
World regions, climate systems, and human demographics for high school geography.

History
Pre-Contact Americas, colonial development, and U.S. expansion through the Jacksonian Era.
Aligned with the North Dakota ND Content Standards
Each course follows the ND Content Standards and typical classroom pacing, so students find the exact skill covered that day and work through it step by step.
- Mapped to ND Content Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for North Dakota state assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with step-by-step worked solutions

Social Studies Curriculum by State
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About the North Dakota Social Studies Curriculum
How ND Content Standards Work
North Dakota sets its own social studies standards, organized around civics, economics, geography, and history strands across every grade level.
How North Dakota Differs
North Dakota separates its high school social studies into four distinct courses - Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History - rather than a single survey sequence.
How North Dakota Social Studies Progresses
From community and map skills in the early grades, students move through US and world history in middle school, then into the four named high school courses.
How North Dakota Assesses Social Studies
North Dakota uses the NDSA to measure student progress, with social studies assessed alongside other core subjects at key grade levels.
Common Questions from North Dakota Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for North Dakota social studies?
StudyPug covers Kindergarten through 8th grade and the four 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 - and select the course name that matches what your child's teacher is using.
Does StudyPug help with North Dakota state assessments?
Yes. The lessons and practice problems are organized around the ND Content Standards and built based on real exams like the NDSA.
Does the lesson order match what North Dakota schools teach?
Yes. Each course follows the ND Content Standards sequence, so topics appear in the same order a student would see them in a North Dakota 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 them a good fit for homeschool families.
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