A guide for teaching values in social studies takes a positive stand with regard to the importance of values education in the elementary school based on the belief that many personal and societal problems are the results of unresolved value conflicts. It is hypothesized that children who have continuing experiences in value identification, clarification, and conflict resolution are better able to meet daily problems and that social studies offers an effective vehicle for value clarification as its content is drawn from the world of human relationships and interactions. An introductory chapter clarifies the values dilemma in social studies. Five chapters describe strategies and suggest activities for building self-concept, widening friendships, overcoming bias and prejudice, realizing democratic ideals, and renewing the environment, all through the valuing processes. Classroom exercises, role playing, simulation, and discussion techniques are explained in each chapter. Activities involve entire classes, small groups, and individuals as well as student-teacher and peer interaction related to social studies content areas. (Author/KSM)