The guide for a one-year course in materials processing is part of a series of industrial arts curriculum materials developed by the State of Louisiana. Designed to appeal to both boys and girls regardless of their educational or career goals, the major units in the course are: the productive system, classification of materials, forming materials, separating materials, combining materials, finishing materials, and development of products. The outline format includes performance objectives with suggested activities and resources for the major unit topics and subtopics. Student activities with planning diagrams and illustrated information sheets are appended to each section. Participation in the course is designed to help the student in selection of proper materials for particular products and in selection of appropriate processes for the quantity of production required. (NJ)