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 in fourth and sixth grade are also tested on science and fifth graders on social studies.
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Michelle White, Beechwood Elementary School, fifth grade social studies.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
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Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Michelle White, Beechwood Elementary School, fifth grade social studies.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
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 3 May. 2024.
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