Social Studies × Social Science Is there any difference between Social Studies and Social Science? Let's see the definitions for these terms given by various scholars. In 1952, Arthur.C.Bining and David.H.Bining states, “social studies are adapted from the social sciences in order to play a part –and a very important one-in achieving the purpose or subjective or education. T he material of the social studies provide the basis for making the world of today intelligible to the pupils for training them in certain skills and habits and for inculcating attitudes and ideals that will enable boys and girls to take their places as efficient and effective members of a democratic society.” National Council For The social Studies USA in 1992 stated, "Social St udies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.” Both social studies and social science ...