The manual is designed to provide instructors in adult basic education with discussion and activities materials which treat the subject of environment and society. Each of the three topics ("People and Their Needs,""Understanding the City," and "Improving the City Environment") is comprised of objectives, background information for the instructor, suggested activities, and student worksheets. A separate packet of student worksheets is included. The manual deals with the basic human needs of people as they relate to our physical surroundings. The impact of these needs on our environment and, conversely, the physical and psychological impact of the environment upon people, is examined in practical and meaningful terms. (Author)