This elementary social studies guide developed by Seminole County Board of Public Instruction, Florida, outlines the social studies program for grades K-5. The course outline for each grade level has been developed around the Florida state minimum performance levels for reading and mathematics and around the state standards of excellence for social studies. The objectives for free enterprise and consumer education are included in the course outlines. The Florida comprehensive test of basic skills objectives are also built into the guideline. The guide presents the time frame for the social studies program, the social studies skills to be taught, and the Seminole County performance objectives. Textbooks to use with the guide are listed. The guide is based upon the expanding environments curriculum model. (DB)