The textbook "Trio Social Studies 5 / 6" is aimed at students in comprehensive schools and Realschule plus in Rhineland-Palatinate. It has been designed according to the new curriculum and offers a structured approach to the topics of social studies. Each chapter begins with an overview that presents the central guiding questions and provides learners with a clear overview of the content. The integration of various competencies, such as subject-specific and methodological skills, is supported by targeted tasks and materials that help students apply and deepen their knowledge practically. The book also includes numerous supplementary materials and tasks that enable differentiated teaching and support the individual development of learners.