This teachers guide attempts to facilitate the study of the United States through a conceptual approach and multimedia instruction in a spiral curriculum. There are five units: 1) Natural Setting --location, climate, terrain, water, soil, and economic and esthetic value, and conservation; 2) Historial Development --North American Indian cultures, European exploration, settlement and life styles, economic, political, and religious factors, the American revolution and the development of the New Nation; 3) National Community --colonial origin, Declaration of Independence, governmental structure, National capital, historical documents and symbols; 4) National Growth --components of a democracy, government functions, sociocultural development, westward movement, Civil War, Industrial Revolution types of industry; and, 5) National Trends --technological, social, and economic trends. Each of the content sections outlines the major concepts, behavioral objectives, class activities, resources, and evaluation techniques. In addition, there is a list of basic instructional materials including books, transparencies, records, filmstrips, maps, kits, 8mm films, tapes, and equipment. (SBE)