The social studies curriculum guide for levels K-6 focuses on urban studies emphasizing the effect of urban living on a multi-ethnic population. The ultimate program goal is to develop children who will become action-oriented and responsible decision makers. An inquiry method of teaching is used throughout the course. The foci for grades K-6 are as follows: (K) Families and the City--Needs and Wants; (1) The Street Where I Live--People and Services; (2) My Neighborhood--People and Ecology; (3) Our City--A Center of Expansion and Change; (4) Urban Living--People and the Economy; (5) The Urban Center--People and Government; and (6) The Human Condition--Realities and Priorities. Rationale and teaching objectives, content, generalizations that lead to the development of the stated theme, teaching-learning strategies which include sample questions and learning activities, and information sources are provided for each grade level. Also included are a course rationale, graphic notes on teaching techniques, a glossary of terms, and annotated bibliographies of teacher and student resource materials. (Author/RM)