This comprehensive teaching guide for an 18-36 week course in American industry for the junior high grades contains seven units with detailed lesson plans, which focus on establishing and running a student business. Developed by educational specialists, the unit plans provide teaching suggestions, instructional media, behavioral objectives, and class activities. Teacher feedback sheets, unit tests with answer keys, student worksheets, line drawings, and transparencies supplement the subject content and class discussion guidelines. The instructional materials will enable the student to acquire a broad understanding of American industrial organization. (AG)