GRADES OR AGES: Grade 4. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; regions of manufacturing activity. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide is divided into three subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. It is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper cover. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: Objectives of the unit are listed on the first page. Activities are listed in the second column of each subunit. Each group of activities is related to a topic in the first column. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Materials are listed in the third column of each subunit. Each group of materials is related to one or more activities. In addition, an appendix lists relevant articles from National Geographic. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: A one-page section entitled "Evaluation" lists five methods, such as having students write essays on manufacturing processes or famous inventors. OPTIONS: The guide is prescriptive as to course content and timing. Activities and materials listed are optional. (RT)