Social-studies meaning

Social studies is the study of history, people or society.

An example of social studies is a course you take in school where you learn about the development of cultures and the nature of people.

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A course of study including geography, history, government, and sociology, taught in secondary and elementary schools.
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The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school.
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A course of study, esp. in elementary and secondary schools, including history, civics, geography, etc.
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Social-studies Sentence Examples

  • Permanently crippled by his wounds, he devoted himself to political and social studies.

  • At one time, discussions of individualism and independence were limited to history and social studies classes, but in the past few decades, people started using the term to explain just about any behavior imaginable.

  • Entering the diplomatic service at an early age, he was appointed successively to the legations of Madrid, Vienna, Berlin and Versailles, but in 1871 returned to Italy, to devote himself to political and social studies.

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