The social studies curriculum guide for educable mentally retarded teenagers offers teaching suggestions at four age levels for the following subject areas: family relationships, transportation, learning and living in New Jersey, communication, and consumer education. All five areas are intended to be covered at each level with succeeding levels offering different emphases. Within each broad area the guide lists subjects and related teaching suggestions, pupil activities, and instructional materials (with sources). Also provided for each area are a vocabulary list; a sample short answer test; a sample essay test; and a bibliography of books, films, and filmstrips. The New Jersey section lists important events in Puerto Rican and Negro history and prominent Puerto Rican and Negro individuals. Examples of topics included are: roles of family members, marriage, radio and television programs, emergency help when traveling, overnight accommodations, signs and directions, local government in New Jersey, history of New Jersey, leisure time opportunities, social communication, wages, budgeting, and banking. (DB)