There is no part of the education given in the schools of a democracy like this one that is of more importance to society and State than that which has to do with social and civic relations. The purpose of the lessons contained in this bulletin is to enable teachers of children in the elementary grades in city schools to make a good practical beginning in instruction in civics on the basis of experience and induction. Educators and citizens generally have never been more conscious of the need of instruction of this kind than now. (Contains 2 footnotes.) [Best copy available has been provided.]