Here's the breakdown:
* As a subject: Yes, you capitalize "Social Studies" when referring to it as a school subject.
* As a general term: No, you don't capitalize "social studies" when referring to it in a general sense, like "The museum exhibit focused on social studies."
Examples:
* Capitalized: "My favorite subject in school is Social Studies."
* Not capitalized: "She has a strong background in social studies and history."
Let me know if you have any other capitalization questions!