Based on the premise that fundamental solutions to environmental problems must include social solutions, these three resource units are designed to study the interrelation of man and nature as part of the social studies curriculum. A series of inquiry questions are posed with the intent of stimulating students to find solutions to our environmental crisis. The inquiry and problem solving approach seeks to: (1) build a framework of reference to attain an understanding of the causes and effects of our present environmental crisis, (2) attain an awareness of both the beauty and ugliness of our environment, (3) develop a sense of pride and social responsibility for the preservation of our planet, (4) foster a realistic identity with the social problems relating to our environment, (5) create the desire to become involved in finding solutions to these problems, and (6) realize the importance of attitudes toward making advances in the human conditions. Each of the units, Technology and Our Environment, Man vs. Nature, and Responsible Social Action Toward Our Environment, is sub-divided into inquiry questions, learning activities, resource materials, possible evaluation techniques, teacher suggestions, student comments, and teacher comments. A resource bibliography is included. This work was prepared under an ESEA Title III contract. (BL)