This production systems guide provides teachers with learning activities for secondary students. Introductory materials include an instructional planning outline and worksheet, an outline of essential elements, domains and objectives, a course description, and a content outline. The guide contains 30 modules on the following topics: production materials; production processes; production organization; the enterprise system; material testing; structure classification; company management--construction and manufacturing; product development; simulation of automation; space production systems; human-powered vehicle; the tower of pasta; materials assembly; using robots in industry; consumer goods; name that material; types and grades of production materials; calculating quantities and costs of production materials; basic robotics; introduction to problem solving; advanced problem solving--teamwork; rafter lengths for roof construction; concrete design and construction; a structural framing model; basic blueprint reading--architectural plans; designing and building an aluminum can crusher; building a home recycling center; exploring space-based construction; foundation structures; and structures and forces of nature. Each module includes an instructor's resource sheet and the student laboratory activity. Each instructor's resource sheet may include the following elements: module number; activity topic; estimated time; essential elements; objectives; activity summary; teaching tips; instructional strategy; equipment/supplies; evaluation key; and support materials. Each student activity may include the following elements: module number; activity topic; activity overview; objectives; vocabulary/concepts reinforced; equipment/supplies; introduction; procedure; evaluation; and support materials. (NLA)