
Ohio Social Studies Curriculum
Aligned to the Ohio Learning Standards (OLS) and built for Ohio's State Tests.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, history, and citizenship concepts, one course per grade.

Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and family relationships for kindergarten.

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

2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, landforms, and colonial life in 2nd grade social studies.

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

4th Grade Social Studies
Colonial life, the Constitution, and civil rights in 4th grade U.S. history.

5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Constitution, and westward movement in 5th grade U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, early US history, and the bridge into high school social studies.

6th Grade Social Studies
Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and early civilizations for Grade 6 Social Studies.

7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song dynasties in Grade 7 social studies.

8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial resistance, the Revolution, and early U.S. government for Grade 8.
High School Social Studies
Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History as separate courses.

Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, branches of government, and civil rights in OH Civics.

Economics
Scarcity and choice, market forces, and fiscal policy for OH high school economics.

Geography
Geosphere, climate, and global demographics for OH high school geography.

History
Colonial development, Jacksonian democracy, and U.S. expansion in OH high school history.
Aligned with the Ohio Learning Standards
Every lesson follows the Ohio Learning Standards sequence so students find the exact topic their teacher covered and can work through it at their own pace.
- Mapped to Ohio Learning Standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for Ohio's State Tests
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions

Social Studies Curriculum by State
Select any state to explore its social studies courses from across the United States.
State Standards
CURRICULUM GUIDE
About the Ohio Social Studies Curriculum
How Ohio Learning Standards Work
Ohio sets its own social studies standards, organized into four strands - History, Geography, Government, and Economics - that run from Kindergarten through high school.
How Ohio Differs
Ohio separates high school social studies into four distinct courses - Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History - rather than bundling them into a single sequence.
How Ohio Social Studies Progresses
Students move from community and map skills in the early grades through world regions and US history in middle school, then into the four named high school courses.
How Ohio Assesses Social Studies
Ohio's State Tests assess social studies at multiple grade levels, with end-of-course exams for the high school courses, supporting college readiness for Ohio graduates.
Common Questions from Ohio Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Ohio social studies?
StudyPug covers Ohio social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including the four senior 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 your child's current class to find the relevant lessons and practice.
Does StudyPug help with Ohio's State Tests for social studies?
Yes. Lessons and practice problems are organized around the Ohio Learning Standards, based on real exams, so students practice the skills and topics that appear on Ohio's State Tests.
Does the lesson order match what Ohio schools teach?
Courses follow the Ohio Learning Standards sequence, which mirrors typical Ohio classroom pacing so students can find and review exactly what their teacher assigned.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Ohio Learning Standards, so homeschooling families can work through each topic at their own pace and track progress by standard.
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