Presents an annotated bibliography of books, films, simulations, and journal articles which can be used in secondary level social studies to help students learn about the Chinese legal system. (AM)

The lesson plan for grades six through nine demonstrates an innovative way of analyzing student ideas and attitudes about sports activity. It includes readings, photographs, and teacher suggestions designed to generate ideas and reactions to personal and social aspects of sports. (Author/DB)

For perspectives, expresses by noted specialist, Meadows, Mesarovic, Heilbroner, and Kahn, on the challenges of world problems are augmented by five lessons for secondary students that promote a systematic approach to these problems. (JH)

Describes a role playing exercise in which students act as delegates to a meeting at which they will revise the Antarctic Treaty. Background information is presented about Antarctica, the Antarctic Treaty, and positions of 19 nations with regard to the Treaty. (Author/DB)

Two exercises are provided which give students a chance to experience systems, to discover some of the qualities of a system, and some of the implications of interdependence. In the exercises, students assemble a flashlight that does not have all the necessary parts and role play a mechanical system. (Author/DE)

Data and activities examining the current world food crisis are provided. (DE)

Background information and a role playing activity which examines the conflict over control of the oceans are provided. (DE)

A set of activity cards designed to promote individual, small group, and class exploration of various nonviolent conflict situations is provided. (Author/DE)

A simulation designed to examine American responsibility with respect to global hunger is provided. Students play American leaders who must choose between conflicting national and international priorities. (Author/DE)

Map exercises designed to graphically illustrate the concept of interdependence are provided. Students locate points of origin for current news items on a world map, and then locate other places on the map where those same news items will have economic, political, or social consequences. (Author/DE)

Designed to correspond with the similar topic of the American Issues Forum program, this article provides readings, discussion questions, and a map exercise on America's economic interdependence with the rest of the world. The readings focus on world energy interdependence. (DE)

Designed to correspond with the similar topic of the American Issues Forum, this article provides readings and discussion questions on the role of American economic power in the world. The readings focus on the impact of United States multinational corporations on the economy and culture of Mexico. (DE)

Data showing the interdependence of Columbus, Ohio with other areas around the world and classroom activities for surveying any community's links with the world are provided. (DE)

Data and activities examining world environmental pollution are provided. (DE)