What is the Difference Between History and Social Studies?

Thank you, Lee!

Christine, you can call it honors if the authors/publishers of your curriculum, Apologia Science, say it is a honors course, then you can call it honors or if your child passes a honors level test after taking taking the course, then you might call it honors. (AP or CLEP exam from Collegeboard.com)
If your child does more than the expected work, beyond high school level, then you might call it honors. (Adding a college textbook or college level supplement.)
There is no country-wide definition of “honors.” It just generally means “more than usual or expected.” I hope that helps,
Blessings,
Lee

If my daughter is taking Biology with a lab (Apologia) as a freshman, can I count it as an honors class on her transcript? Also, Algebra II as a freshman?

Thanks!
Chris

There's more to it than that, actually. The term "social studies" was invented to begin the process about 100 years ago of minimizing history, civics, and geography. All the various "-ologies" are are meant to undermine the importance of those three major areas of importance and as that happened those key areas (especially history and civics) were also polluted with politically correct, revisionist lies. We'll be sticking to what's really important here - accurate history along with related geography and a full study of civics, particularly the Constitution. The "-ologies" are just humanistic clap-trap. And we won't be calling any of it "social studies" on our transcripts.

Our Family lives in the SW corner of Washington...next to Portland Oregon and it rains slugs clear down here too = )
Be Blessed!
Jo Anna

Sharon,
I'm not familiar with that test, so look it up online first. Then make sure colleges will accept that test for dual enrollment.
Blessings,
Lee

When should my high schooler try the PERT test for dual enrollment?

Thank you for the clarification, but what if the college requires 3 years of a Social Studies class and ALSO 3 years of History. What does that mean than?

Thanks so much for such a simplified answer. It's great to have an easy answer.

By the way, I'm from WA, too, so I sure understand raining slugs! Disgusting critters. lol

Lisa,
thanks so much for your feedback! Let me tell you a Seattle story, so you won't miss it so much. Last week I found a slug on our car windshield. Parked in the garage. It's like he came out of nowhere, and dropped on my windshield in the middle of the night inside the garage. We've had LOTS of jokes about how it rains slugs..... And yes, major mizzle this morning
Blessings,
Lee

Lee, you are a dear! Love your SIMPLE explanations for things.

I'm reading your book "Setting the Record Straight" and it is SO helpful! I truly thank the Lord for you and all your help. You're helping take the fear out of this for me.

God bless and keep up the awesome work,
Lisa

PS - I'm from Washington, too! We had to move 3 years ago and I miss my lovely rainy state so much. So I feel like I'm talking to a "friend" when I read your stuff or write you. Take care and enjoy the mizzle!