Description

Students step into the role of social scientists to explore how everyday situations influence human behavior. Working in small teams, they choose from a set of intriguing “social mysteries” and begin by forming predictions about how people might respond in different public settings. This inquiry-based approach encourages curiosity while introducing students to the core ideas behind behavioral research.

Each team then designs and carries out their own field experiments, testing how people react to carefully designed situations in natural environments such as a park or shopping center. By observing real-time reactions—such as whether people follow a crowd or help a stranger—students gather meaningful data and begin to identify patterns in human behavior.

After collecting their data, teams analyze their results, compare findings to their original predictions, and present their conclusions to the group. Through discussion and reflection, students consider how context, environment, and social cues shape behavior. Through this experience, they develop real-world skills and profound insight into the social forces that influence how people act in everyday life.

Ages: 12-16

Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Time: 9:00-11:00am

Location: To be determined

This adventure does not requiere any previous knowledge.

Learning adventures are currently offered only in English. Participants must be able to communicate (perfectly or imperfectly!) in that language.

The cost includes all adventure-related materials.

The adventure will take place when the minimum number of participants (6) are enrolled. If the mimum number is not reached, payment will be reimbursed.

Confirmation of the adventure will be made on Friday, May 15th, 2026.