social studies
plural noun
: a part of a school or college curriculum concerned with the study of social relationships and the functioning of society and usually made up of courses in history, government, economics, civics, sociology, geography, and anthropology
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Our city should not prop up institutions that fail to offer children a basic education in math, English, science and social studies.
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Adina Mermelstein Konikoff, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
In the summer, Goelz, who is also a social studies and history teacher, usually goes to the park every day or every other day.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 22 July 2025
That was the case for Steve Wheeler, a longtime social studies teacher at Mahtomedi High School, who died in September 2023 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
High schools can earn up to 1,100 points in a variety of categories, including proficiency in reading and math, learning gains in reading and math, proficiency on science and social studies exams and graduation rates.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Adina Mermelstein Konikoff, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
In the summer, Goelz, who is also a social studies and history teacher, usually goes to the park every day or every other day.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 22 July 2025
That was the case for Steve Wheeler, a longtime social studies teacher at Mahtomedi High School, who died in September 2023 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025
High schools can earn up to 1,100 points in a variety of categories, including proficiency in reading and math, learning gains in reading and math, proficiency on science and social studies exams and graduation rates.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for social studies
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“Social studies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20studies. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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