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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Fred Wilson, an 11th grade special education and social studies teacher at Egg Harbor Township High School, originally made the remarks on his Facebook page, which has since been deleted, the Press of Atlantic City reported.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Mount Sion students are taught in small groups for core subjects such as English and math, but join other students for elective, theology and social studies classes, according to the Brother Rice High School website.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The free 16-week program includes lessons in math, language, employability, social studies and ends with students receiving a diploma.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
The board approved Bates’ recommendation for a total of 24 credits, with three each in math and science, four each in social studies and English, two in physical education, one in fine arts and seven in electives.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Mount Sion students are taught in small groups for core subjects such as English and math, but join other students for elective, theology and social studies classes, according to the Brother Rice High School website.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The free 16-week program includes lessons in math, language, employability, social studies and ends with students receiving a diploma.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
The board approved Bates’ recommendation for a total of 24 credits, with three each in math and science, four each in social studies and English, two in physical education, one in fine arts and seven in electives.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Social studies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20studies. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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