Designed as an elective course of study for grades seven through nine, this curriculum guide provides a study of the political, economic, and social aspects of ecological problems in the community, state, or nation. The focus is on the causes and effects of pollution and alternative courses of governmental and student (citizen) action. A suggested sequence is given for the nine week course. Weeks 1 - 2: pupils discuss vocabulary terms and identify basic concepts and principles as they relate to ecology. Weeks 3 - 6: students analyze the cause of ecological problems and examine examples of and effects of five types of pollution -- air, water, land, noise, and people, and, identify case studies of pollution in the community and nation. Weeks 7 - 9: students examine legislation and its enforcement, formulate programs, and enlist community support. Arranged in the same format as other quinmester courses, a learning activities section provides a picture of the main idea and specific behavioral objectives for a set of learning activities. Related documents are SO 002 708 through SO 002 718, and SO 002 768 through SO 002 792. (Author/SJM)