This teaching and resource guide for Theme III of the secondary social studies program offers a cross cultural approach in the hope that students will develop an integrated world view as they study man and his behavior, groups of men, uses that men have of the earth and its resources, and political institutions. Five units comprise the course emphasizing concept teaching: 1) Political Systems and World Order; 2) Political Culture; 3) Economic Systems; 4) Political Economy and Decision-Making; and 5) World Cultures and Social Change. The format for each unit includes an introduction, major generalizations and concepts of the unit, cognitive and affective objectives, teacher and student resources, and instructional materials. (Author/SJM)