  Authentic research as a method of teaching science is gaining popularity in
high schools and colleges. To make this research experience most efficient,
students need adequate preparation in traditional science courses. Existing
materials available for inquiry-based teaching methods are not intended to
prepare a student for independent research. We discuss principles for
organization of laboratory classes with this goal in mind and provide examples
that we have implemented for algebra-based physics, calculus-based physics, and
honors chemistry for high school students.
