Fifteen interdisciplinary social studies units intended for 10th grade students but applicable to eighth and ninth grade students, dealing with universal issues in the hope that students gain insight into the behavior of man, are analyzed. (SM)

Surveys the existing treatment of Asia in upper elementary and secondary social studies textbooks. Treats improvements needed in such areas as: (1) global issues important to Asia, (2) content and approach, (3) economics and politics, (4) geography and resources, (5) international relations, and (6) treatment of subregions. Provides a…