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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Because of the short notice, the school limited attendance to its first class period of the day, which includes social studies classes.
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
DiMola spent more than three decades in public education, starting as a Brooklyn social studies teacher and earning the respect of education professionals citywide as a beloved superintendent in School District 21.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The delay will also allow time for more staff to be able to participate in the review—currently the district is also in the middle of a new social studies curriculum adoption, with pilot courses underway since last month and continuing through May.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
South Austinite and father Kevin Jackson has taught social studies and reading in Austin, Round Rock and Judson ISDs.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
DiMola spent more than three decades in public education, starting as a Brooklyn social studies teacher and earning the respect of education professionals citywide as a beloved superintendent in School District 21.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The delay will also allow time for more staff to be able to participate in the review—currently the district is also in the middle of a new social studies curriculum adoption, with pilot courses underway since last month and continuing through May.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
South Austinite and father Kevin Jackson has taught social studies and reading in Austin, Round Rock and Judson ISDs.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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 9 Mar. 2026.
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