William McKinley IS 259
SUPERINTENDENT PROGRAM
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION METHODS
William McKinley IS 259
SUPERINTENDENT PROGRAM
INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION METHODS
IIM is a program designed to teach students a formal 7-step research process to find, evaluate and synthesize information in order to create and share research projects and presentations.
6th Grade - Social Studies based research.
7th Grade - Science based research.
8th Grade - Artificial Intelligence
Culminating Project - Independent
In IIM-AI, 8th-grade honors students explore real-world problems and design their own AI-based solutions. Through research, critical thinking, and creativity, students learn about responsible AI, ethics, and the impact of technology on society.
The program culminates in student-led research projects, presentations, and a showcase where students share their innovative ideas with the community. The following are five examples of students’ projects from the academic year 2025-2026.
Algorithmic Integrity in Modern Sports by Safaa Douah, class 800
AI Application Allows Accessibility to Substance Help for Teens by Ady Jiang, class 801
The Improvement of AI Tools Towards a Worker’s Mental Health, by Yuran Liu, class 803