GRADES OR AGES: Grade 8. SUBJECT MATTER: Social Studies--You and Man in the Western World. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide contains five units: 1) cultural orientation; 2) social studies dimensions in Western Europe; 3) social studies dimensions in Eastern Europe and Soviet Union; 4) social studies dimensions in Latin America; and 5) social studies dimensions in Anglo-America. Each unit contains material on suggested concepts to be developed, scope and sequence, problem areas, activities, resources, and vocabulary. The guide is lithographed and spiral bound with a soft cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: Broad objectives, and specific and general skills expected to result from the course are detailed in the introductory material. Each unit has lists of suggested activities and additional activities. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Resources listed for each unit include books, tapes, records, and filmstrips. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: Very brief suggestions for evaluation are included. (MBM)