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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The number of social studies credits decreased by one, going from six to five, and economics has been removed as a requirement for the base diploma.
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024
Walz, a former high school social studies teacher, coach and congressman, served in the Nebraska and Minnesota Army National Guards.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2024
Walz, a former high school social studies teacher and football coach, received the praise of the nation’s largest teachers unions after joining the ticket.
—Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Speaking in a key Wisconsin swing district, Walz detailed his background — from growing up in Nebraska, his service in the National Guard and as a social studies teacher and football coach before his students encouraged him to run for office.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024
Walz, a former high school social studies teacher, coach and congressman, served in the Nebraska and Minnesota Army National Guards.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2024
Walz, a former high school social studies teacher and football coach, received the praise of the nation’s largest teachers unions after joining the ticket.
—Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2024
Speaking in a key Wisconsin swing district, Walz detailed his background — from growing up in Nebraska, his service in the National Guard and as a social studies teacher and football coach before his students encouraged him to run for office.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Social studies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20studies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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