Shows how a curriculum focusing on the concept of conflict was tied tightly to social studies and other subject area learning goals and woven around global as well as interpersonal problems. Presents analysis of descriptive vignettes selected to represent evidence of the curriculum process and content and students' developing understandings of…

This directory to activities, organizations, careers, and studies for individuals and groups who are interested in promoting world peace contains ten sections on means and ways to contribute toward world order: 1) presents ideas that stimulate thinking and research on war, peace, and the challenge of peace; 2) suggests some existing world peace…

Examines peace education at the elementary school level, stressing the need to include interpersonal and international relations when teaching peace. Suggests peace education can lead children to prosocial behavior. Sees peace as a positive of being. Urges the infusion of peace education throughout the elementary social studies curriculum. (CH)

Points out the important role of social studies education in dealing with both the history and the future of mankind. Urges the cooperation of teachers in educating students for a better world. Discusses Swedish approaches to the social studies curriculum. Also describes Swedish teacher training and staff development process. (KO)