This report traces the development of a "Practical Chemistry" or "Vocational Chemistry" course for high school students who do not plan to attend four year colleges. Work was begun in 1964 at Northview High School, Covina, California and has resulted in the writing of experiments and Teacher's Guide materials as well as textbook materials for a program entitled, "Action Chemistry." An evaluation of the course at Northview High School indicates that the grades of students enrolled in the course improve during the year they are enrolled. A description of the program and a listing of the text and experiment contents is included. (TS)