Social Studies Learning Standards

The Social Studies Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) describe what students should know and be able to do in civics, economics, geography, history and social study skills.

View OSPI's Recommended Scope and Sequence for Social Studies grades K-12 (Word)

Online Grade Level Standards and Resources The Grade Level Standards & Resources Web site provides quick access to all content standards along with aligned resources to support curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment of student learning. Choose Social Studies from the homepage menu.

View/Print this manual K-12 Social Studies Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) 8 1/2" x 11" (Divided by grade level) - (PDF) (Print - Black/White) (This version may be purchased through the Department of Printing) 8 1/2" x 14" (K-12 grid for grade level comparison) - (PDF) (Word) 92 pages Suggested Unit Outlines by Grade Kindergarten (Word) (PDF) 1st Grade (Word) (PDF) 2nd Grade (Word) (PDF) 3rd Grade (Word) (PDF) 4th Grade (Word) (PDF) 5th Grade (Word) (PDF) 6th Grade (Word) (PDF) 7th Grade (Word) (PDF) 8th Grade (Word) (PDF) 9th and 10th Grades (Word) (PDF) 11th Grade (Word) (PDF) 12th Grade (Word) (PDF)