This Chemistry-Materials Laboratory Project Book, assembled through a survey of science instructors in vocational-technical schools in Connecticut, is intended to meet a variety of needs. It can serve as an idea book, with the instructor taking from it as needed and adding or substituting material related to class interests; as a guide book for starting or upgrading a laboratory program; or as a laboratory workbook for students. Projects in the book are related to various trades or vocational areas. Some of the laboratories are totally oriented toward chemistry; others are related to the physical aspects of materials. All laboratory experiments require the use of safety equipment. The first four sections of this project book are directed toward the instructor and contain an introduction, suggestions for having a successful laboratory exercise and for managing laboratory materials, and a suggested laboratory report format. The 14 sections following provide materials for student use and are organized into 17 laboratory experiences. The units cover laboratory orientation; laboratory techniques; elements, compounds, and mixtures; acids, bases, and salts; home chemistry; building materials; fuels; molecular oxygen; water; metals; plastics; adhesives; paints; and lists of chemicals used. Each laboratory experience contains an explanation of its purpose, materials required, information, procedures, and notes for the instructor. Charts and diagrams are included where needed. (KC)