Lake Region Union High School

I I M: Independent Investigation Method
A Seven Step Method for Student Success in the Research Process
(from Active Learning Systems, Inc.)

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Synopsis
Basic Level--Group IIM Process


A Possible Unit : _______________________

Step 1: Topic
After introducing the class topic through immersion activities, the teacher works with the class to develop a concept map on chart paper, focusing on what students already know and what they want to learn.

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Step 2: Goal Setting
The teacher and students formulate goal setting questions on a class chart.

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Step 3: Research
The teacher presents resources and records note facts on chart paper from each source.

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Step 4: Organizing
The students organize all note facts in categories on chart paper.

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Step 5: Goal Evaluation
The teacher checks skills and knowledge acquisition.

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Step 6: Product
The students develop whole class, small group, or individual products that share new knowledge.

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Step 7: Presentation
The students present products to an appropriate audience.

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Synopsis
Basic Level--Independent IIM Process


A Possible Unit : _______________________

Step 1: Topic
Students web prior knowledge and questions on a concept map for their independent topic assigned or chosen from the class unit of study.

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Step 2: Goal Setting
The teacher helps students set goals for their research studies.

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Step 3: Research
Students use a variety of resource types to gather and record information using note facts.

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Step 4: Organizing
Students organize note facts by category.

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Step 5: Goal Evaluation
Students demonstrate knowledge acquisition and skills development by completing teacher chosen activity or activities.

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Step 6: Product
Students create product(s) to show what they have learned during their research studies.

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Step 7: Presentation
The students present products to an appropriate audience.

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