This course of study for the educable mentally retarded is one of three publications designed to provide for the sequential development of well adjusted, contributing, and self-supporting members of the community. It provides a developmental outline of learning activities and suggestions relating to instructional procedures. The specific objectives for the seventh grade include: 1) developing self-realization; 2) understanding and adjusting to the contemporary scene; 3) recognizing the value, function, and responsibility of the family in relationships with school, church, community, state, and nation; and 4) understanding how geography affects our culture. Those for the eighth grade pupils are: 1) becoming a responsible citizen; 2) becoming aware of historical events and appreciating the American way of life; and, 3) appreciating man's need for security and peace, understanding the United Nations. Ninth graders will be: 1) learning about and understanding the way of life of people of other nations; 2) getting acquainted with occupational opportunities and developing economic efficiency; and, 3) making proper use of leisure time. The teacher resource materials are discussed in SO 000 474. (SBE)