This project is in the process of developing a new curriculum, which they hope will provide senior high school inner city students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable them in later life to participate effectively in the political life of their community. Specific cognitive objectives include: 1) knowledge of the major organizing concepts and modes of inquiry of the social science disciplines and the ability to use the concepts to explain urban phenomena; 2) to understand the nature of problem solving and possess the skills; and, 3) to understand and use media and develop communication skills. The affective objectives are: 1) to value different viewpoints on problems; 2) confidence in ones own political efficacy; and, 3) concern and involvement in the future of the inner city community. The material compiled by this date has been drawn from: Edward Fenton's Teaching the New Social Studies in Secondary Schools; and, Martin Feldman and Eli Seifman's The Social Studies: Structure, Models, and Strategies. An article by Joseph Schwab on structure is reviewed here, followed by a brief examination of the disciplines. Next, the findings and views of three researchers on problem solving are reviewed: B.B. Hodgins, G.S. Fulcher, and G.B. Cohen. D.K. Berlo's S-M-C-R model and Wilbur Schramm's model of the communication process are summarized, followed by an extensive bibliography. A list of materials to be developed is appended. (Author/SBE)