Introduces the humanistic themes to be stressed in this and the following issue of the journal relating to the importance of knowing and caring about one's self and about humanity. Topics discussed include the crisis of habitat, the crisis of being human, student concerns, and humanistic influence in the schools. (Author/DB)

Discusses the rationale underlying a project that attempts to help students make a connection between what is learned in class and what is encountered in the world around them. The project is based on four basic concepts: interdependence, conflict, change, and communication. A sample lesson is provided. (Author/JK)

Presents 18 curriculum units in various subject areas which center upon education with a global perspective. Activities for each topic are described and objectives, are specified. Teacher and student feedback is solicited and a form for reviewing the materials is included. (Author/DB)

Discusses educational needs in a rapidly changing world and suggests some ideas for development of education with a global perspective. The goals of global education are identified and specific competencies which will improve peoples' chances of participating effectively in the world system are discussed. (Author/DB)

Ideas are outlined for teaching about the universal concept of conflict in grades kindergarten through six. This guide has been prepared to help elementary teachers incorporate concept learning about conflict into any social studies/social science class, no matter what texts or programs are being followed. Major objectives are to help students…

Topics and ideas for implementing global perspectives on interrelatedness into the elementary social studies curriculum are intended for selective use by teachers. Objectives are to help students become aware of global interdependence and the implications and problems which accompany global interdependence. Section I presents ideas for curriculum…

ldeas are outlined for teaching about the universal concept of conflict in grades 7-12. This guide has been prepared to help secondary teachers incorporate learning about conflict into social studies/social science curricula. There are two sections: one for junior high and one for senior high. Six objectives for learning about conflict in grades…

A guide for infusing global perspectives on communication into the elementary social studies curriculum is designed to be used selectively by teachers. The four major objectives are to help students: (1) understand how the world's system can influence the individual's life; (2) recognize different viewpoints; (3) develop an ability to make…

Topics and ideas for infusing global perspectives on interrelatedness into the secondary social studies curriculum are intended to be used selectively by teachers. The major objectives of the guide are to help students become aware of global interdependence and implications and problems which accompany interdependence. Section I presents ideas for…

Materials in this multicultural study of creative expression are suitable for use in a variety of secondary school disciplines, including social studies, humanities, language arts, and science. Following an introduction to teachers and curriculum developers on rationale, objectives, and format, the handbook is divided into five parts of student…

The lessons in this handbook may be incorporated into individual courses in social studies, humanities, language arts, and science, or used as a basis for multidisciplinary or team teaching. The book is aimed at the middle grade level. With only minor changes, it can easily be adapted for grade 5 U.S. history or even for the 11th grade course. An…