Vermont Social Studies Curriculum
Vermont social studies, aligned to Vermont state standards and state assessments.
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Elementary School Social Studies
Community, geography, history, and civics, one course per grade.
Kindergarten Social Studies
American symbols, maps and globes, and needs and wants for Kindergarten.
1st Grade Social Studies
American symbols, community rules, and goods and services in 1st grade.
2nd Grade Social Studies
Branches of government, map features, and global cultures in 2nd grade social studies.
3rd Grade Social Studies
Constitution, U.S. regions, and colonial history for 3rd grade social studies.
4th Grade Social Studies
The Constitution, American Revolution, and market forces in 4th grade social studies.
5th Grade Social Studies
Colonial government, the Constitutional Convention, and Western movement in 5th grade U.S. history.
Middle School Social Studies
World regions, U.S. history, and civics through 8th grade.
6th Grade Social Studies
Early civilizations, ancient Mesopotamia, and the rise of philosophy and democracy.
7th Grade Social Studies
Ancient Rome, medieval feudalism, and Tang and Song Dynasty culture for 7th grade.
8th Grade Social Studies
Colonial life, the American Revolution, and early U.S. government formation.
High School Social Studies
Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History.
Civics and Government
Constitutional foundations, civil rights, and the structure of U.S. government.
Economics
Scarcity, market forces, and fiscal policy in high school Economics.
Geography
Physical systems, world regions, and human-environment interaction for high school Geography.
History
Pre-Contact societies, colonial development, and U.S. expansion through the Jacksonian Era.
Aligned with the Vermont Social Studies Standards
Vermont's social studies courses follow state standards and classroom pacing, so students find the exact topic their teacher covered.
- Mapped to Vermont state standards, grade by grade
- Built-in review for Vermont state assessments
- Unlimited practice problems with worked solutions
Social Studies Curriculum by State
Select any state to see its social studies courses and grade sequence.
State Standards
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About the Vermont Social Studies Curriculum
How Vermont Social Studies Standards Work
Vermont sets its own social studies standards, organizing content by grade around history, civics, geography, and economics.
How Vermont Differs
Vermont separates high school social studies into four named courses - Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History.
How Vermont Social Studies Progresses
Courses build from community and local history in early grades through world topics in middle school, then into four named high school courses.
How Vermont Assesses Social Studies
Vermont uses state assessments to measure social studies proficiency, with high school courses supporting college readiness in civics and history.
Common Questions from Vermont Parents
We've got answers to some popular questions.
Which grades does StudyPug cover for Vermont social studies?
StudyPug covers Vermont social studies from Kindergarten through high school, including elementary, middle school, and high school courses.
How do I find the course that matches my child's class?
Each course is labeled by grade or subject name, matching the titles used in Vermont classrooms, so you can go straight to the right lessons.
Does StudyPug help with Vermont social studies state assessments?
Yes. Practice problems and worked examples are organized by the skills Vermont state assessments test, based on real exams, so students practice what counts.
Does the order of topics match what Vermont schools teach?
Yes. Courses follow Vermont state standards in the same order schools use, so lessons connect directly to what students are covering in class.
Can I use StudyPug for homeschooling?
Yes. Lessons are organized by grade and Vermont state standard, and each can be worked at the student's own pace, making it practical for home use.
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Last updated June 5, 2026
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