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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Students at Naperville North and Central high schools may be able to take new engineering, social studies and physical education classes in the 2026-27 school year.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Powerful knowledge That’s where background knowledge comes in – and the good news is that social studies can build it.
—Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
For example, students might design a sustainable city, combining science, math, and social studies.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Another updates public school social studies standards to include the perils of communism and autocratic governments.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Powerful knowledge That’s where background knowledge comes in – and the good news is that social studies can build it.
—Lightning Jay, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
For example, students might design a sustainable city, combining science, math, and social studies.
—Scott White, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Another updates public school social studies standards to include the perils of communism and autocratic governments.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 28 Feb. 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 7 May. 2025.
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