Here's the breakdown:
* As a subject: "Social Studies" is capitalized when referring to the academic subject itself. This is like how you'd capitalize "Math," "Science," or "English."
* Example: "I took Social Studies in high school."
* As a general term: "social studies" is lowercase when used in a general sense, referring to the study of society and human behavior.
* Example: "She's interested in social studies, particularly history."
To make sure you're using the correct capitalization, think about whether you're specifically referring to the academic subject or using the term more broadly.