GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; culture regions. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: General objectives for the unit are listed on the first page. Activities are listed in the second column of the section which develops the unit. Each group of activities is related to a topic in the first column. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Materials are listed in the third column. Each group of materials is related to one or more activities. In addition, an appendix lists relevant articles from National Geographic magazine. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: No formal provision. A one-page section entitled "Evaluation" lists three questions the teacher should ask herself about childrens' understanding of and attitudes toward the unit. OPTIONS: The guide is prescriptive as to course content and timing. Activities and materials listed are optional. (RT)