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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Already in his second year, Mora now teaches Spanish and social studies to 6th and 7th graders at the Eloise Japhet Academy in San Antonio, Texas.
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David Chiu, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
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, 16 May 2024
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David Chiu, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
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, 16 May 2024
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“Social studies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20studies. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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