This teachers' resource guide contains four sections in addition to an introduction. The first section is an interdisciplinary look at the major natural areas in and around Albuquerque. This is followed by a review of the city's cultural history and a glimpse into the interactions people of Albuquerque have had with their natural environment. The third section views the students' own school as a city in microcosm and presents the concept of an environment as an abiotic-biotic-cultural interrelated triangle. The last section looks at the environmental concerns of Albuquerque. Each section contains suggested activities which integrate various subject areas and are adaptable to various grade levels. (BB)