Virginia

Virginia Social Studies Curriculum

Virginia sets its own sequence, aligned to the SOL and built for SOL testing.

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Aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)

Each course is organized around the Virginia SOL and follows the pacing students see in class, so a student can find the exact skill their teacher covered and work through it.

  • Mapped to Virginia SOL standards, grade by grade
  • Built-in review for Virginia SOL assessments
  • Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
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About the Virginia Social Studies Curriculum

How Virginia SOL Works

Virginia sets its own social studies standards through the Standards of Learning, organized by strand and grade level from Kindergarten through high school.

How Virginia Differs

Virginia requires a standalone Virginia and United States History course in 8th grade, placing state history at the center of the middle school sequence.

How Virginia Social Studies Progresses

Students move from community and local geography in the early grades through world history and civics in middle school, then into the four high school courses.

How Virginia Assesses Social Studies

Virginia administers SOL tests in social studies at selected grades, with end-of-course exams in Civics, Economics, and History for high school credit.

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Common Questions from Virginia Parents

We've got answers to some popular questions.

Which grades does StudyPug cover for Virginia social studies?

StudyPug covers Virginia social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including 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 has assigned.

Does StudyPug help with Virginia SOL social studies tests?

Yes. Practice problems and lessons are based on real exams, covering the content Virginia tests in its SOL assessments and end-of-course exams.

Does the course order match what Virginia schools teach?

Yes. Courses follow the Virginia SOL sequence, so the topics appear in the same order students encounter them in the classroom throughout the school year.

Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?

Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Virginia SOL standard and can be worked at the student's own pace, making them a good fit for home educators.

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