Nebraska Social Studies/History Standards state "The goals of civics and government is to develop informed, competent, and responsible citizens who are active politically and committed to the fundamental values and principles of American constitutional democracy." Standards organized by grades K-1, 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. Standards focus mostly on explaining, analyzing, understanding, comparing and evaluating, rather than on demonstrating skills by addressing real community issues. Includes suggested course outline for social studies/history grades 9-12.

Nebraska K-12 Social Studies Framework is based on the NCSS National Standards. One goal of the framework is to "provide increased opportunities for students to get involved in civic activities in the school and community." Suggested activities include having students plan and implement a community improvement project, interview community leaders, provide voluntary service for community agencies, make maps of the community, create an "attribute web" with responsibility in the center and ways to be a responsible citizen, as well as activities such as explaining the Declaration of Independence and debating its contemporary relevance and analyzing a significant U.S. election.