This is one unit of the series described in SO 000 378. No longer can we remain in isolation. It has become necessary to cope with revolutionary forces at work at home as well as abroad in man's struggle for independence, to understand the common elements of states whether they be free or under the reigns of a dictatorship, and to determine the viability of the states of the world. The specific goals of this unit are listed: 1) to understand how we meet our basic needs in relation to others with respect to food, shelter, and clothing; 2) to understand the obligations and responsibilities of individuals in the United States in relation to the obligations and responsibilities of individuals in other nations concerning citizen participation; 3) to better evaluate our way of life in relation to others; 4) to understand the institutions found in our society; 5) to develop an empathy for people from all over the world; 6) to realize the effects of the environment on the development of our society in relation to others; and, 7) to appreciate the influence of historical background on the development of our way of life. (SBE)