This guide is intended for use in teaching a course in construction systems. The course, which is intended for students in grades 9 and 10, examines construction technology in terms of a sequential process that includes the planning, building, and servicing of structures. The first two sections discuss the guide's development within the framework of North Carolina's efforts to improve technological literacy and the guide's place as part of an instructional system. A list of the course's major objectives and a course outline are provided next. The remainder of the guide consists of learning modules on the following topics: understanding the different purposes and types of construction technology, starting construction projects, designing a project, preparing to build, setting foundations, building superstructures, installing mechanical systems, finishing the project, and servicing the project. Each module includes information about the length of time needed to complete the module, an introduction to the instructional content to be covered in class, performance objectives, a day-by-day outline of student learning activities, related diagrams and drawings, and lists of suggested textbooks and references. (MN)