Describes effects on students of involvement in a social science research project. Students who participated in the project generally felt they had undergone a useful learning experience and would recommend a similar social science research course to fellow high school students. (Author/DB)

A three-week research project in a high-school behavioral science class is described. The design of the classroom sessions is described in detail to help other teachers use or adapt it to their own situation. Three benefits to the students of such a project are cited: (1) appreciation of methods behind research conclusions and heightened critical…