This packet contains technology-based learning activities for the production technology course at the orientation level (grades 9 and 10) of the Illinois Plan for Industrial Technology Education curriculum project. The packet includes a course rationale, mission, description, and outline. Suggested learning objectives and suggested learning experiences for the following production areas are provided: introduction to production technology, construction technology, manufacturing systems, and servicing. The packet also contains over 30 student learning activities; representative topics are: installing and servicing new products such as computer systems and car stereos; organizing a student enterprise; packaging goods; and designing new structures. Numerous figures, scale drawings, and other graphics illustrate the text. (YLB)