Describes a social studies unit for teaching high school students about energy. Entitled "Energy Tradeoffs in the Marketplace," the unit focuses on economic aspects of energy, economic-related educational games, social decision making with regard to energy, and social studies skill development. (DB)

The concept of "world view" is examined in relationship to the role of school curriculum and its possible contribution to social problems. The nature of curricula today is thought to contribute to the development of rigid belief systems which might have detrimental consequences for society. (JN)