This third grade teaching unit on the USSR covers an introduction to the Soviet Union and its people, its government, daily lifestyles, folk culture, and geography. Skill goals deal with telling the difference between facts and opinions, comparing cultures, and integrating and applying information from various topics about the Soviet Union to everyday lives of its people. The attitudinal goal seeks to have students develop a sense of respect for Soviet people as human beings living in an environment different from ours. Behavioral objectives are keyed to each of the unit goals and activities. Activities include analyzing media for stereotypes, brainstorming things students would like to know about the USSR, viewing filmstrips, preparing typical foods, learning folk songs and dances, comparing scenes from Soviet life and American life, writing Congressmen for ideas on achieving better relations, and playing games which help students learn facts. The unit evaluation is based on individual and group work. A five-item annotated bibliography is attached. (JDH)