The program evaluated was developed to assist teachers in providing students with opportunities to become successful users of content materials through the installation and reinforcement of independent study skills. Lessons using high interest items in social studies content with emphasis on improving cognitive processes were designed for sequential teaching of the independent study skills. The packet of 28 lessons in five units was field tested in the 12 sixth-grade classes of the teacher participants in the program. The project is described in detail, goals are listed, and methods of evaluation and project outcomes are summarized. Tables and graphs illustrate pretest and posttest scores. (Author/MLF)