Nevada Social Studies Curriculum
Nevada social studies, aligned to the Nevada Academic Content Standards.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, and history from local to national.
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 in 1st grade.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, types of maps, and global cultures in 2nd grade social studies.
3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution, U.S. regions, and market economy for 3rd grade social studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
Constitutional government, American Revolution, and physical geography for 4th grade.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Constitutional Convention, and westward movement in 5th grade U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World cultures, U.S. history, and civics foundations.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early humans, ancient Mesopotamia, and river civilizations in 6th grade social studies.
7th Grade Social Studies
Early Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasties in 7th grade social studies.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial expansion, the American Revolution, and early U.S. government formation.
High School Social Studies
Civics, economics, geography, and history for high school.
Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights in Civics and Government.
Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces and structure, and macroeconomic policy for high school Economics.
Geography
Physical systems, world regions, and resource management for high school Geography.
History
Pre-Contact Americas, colonial development, and the Jacksonian Era through Reconstruction.
Aligned with the Nevada Academic Content Standards
Nevada social studies follows the Nevada Academic Content Standards, matching classroom pacing so each student finds the skill covered that day.
- Mapped to Nevada Academic Content Standards, grade by grade
- Practice built around Nevada state assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
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About the Nevada Social Studies Curriculum
How Nevada Academic Content Standards Works
Nevada's social studies content is set by the Nevada Academic Content Standards, organizing topics by grade and strand from Kindergarten onward.
How Nevada Differs
Nevada structures high school social studies as four separate courses: Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History.
How Nevada Social Studies Progresses
Students move from Kindergarten community basics through 8th grade U.S. history, then into four distinct high school courses.
How Nevada Assesses Social Studies
Nevada social studies is assessed at the district and school level, with state standards guiding what students are expected to know at each grade.
Common Questions from Nevada Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Nevada social studies?
StudyPug covers Nevada social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including 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 that matches your child's current class.
Does StudyPug help with Nevada social studies assessments?
Yes - practice is organized around Nevada Academic Content Standards, so students work through the same content and skills that Nevada assessments are based on.
Does the course order match what Nevada schools teach?
Yes - courses follow the Nevada Academic Content Standards sequence, so the order of topics matches what students encounter in the classroom.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes - lessons are organized by grade and standard, so homeschool families can follow the Nevada sequence or work through topics at their own pace.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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