Welcome families!
Please use this website as a way to learn more about the three possible Research Pathways for GT students. Your child can choose one of the following pathways in which to participate during the school year. Each pathway has unique characteristics that allow students choice in exploring topics that are of interest to them. In Klein ISD we want all GT students to have the opportunity to explore their purpose through research!
Please contact your GT Advocate or GT Administrator for specific information related to your student's campus. For answers to frequently asked questions, please see below.
CODING CLUB
DESTINATION IMAGINATION
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
AND MORE!
Through specific learning experiences, students will extend their learning through various academic clubs or groups such as MATH CLUB, CODING CLUB, ROBOTICS, DESTINATION IMAGINATION, or PENTATHLON. These experiences will lead them to develop advanced level products, and/or performances. Students who elect the Research Pathway, Learning Experiences, will complete a learning contract throughout the year.
The Learning Contract will detail...
What topics their learning will focus on during the learning experiences
What the student already knows and new learning they want to explore about those topics
What actions were taken to learn about the topics
How they will demonstrate mastery of the topics
HISTORY FAIR
SCIENCE FAIR
ENVISION PROJECT
INNOVATION CHALLENGES
AND MORE!
Utilizing John Spencer's LAUNCH Cycle, students will develop products and/or performances for Klein ISD audiences outside of their classroom. They will expand their thinking and tap into their natural wonder by conducting advanced research and collaborating on a topic they are passionate about. GT students may choose a pre-planned ENVISION project or choose their own topic. Learners will participate in events such as campus based HISTORY FAIR or SCIENCE FAIR, then share their learning at the annual Klein ISD GT Expo. As the school year progresses, research milestones will help them reach their goals and achieve success.
Exploring Talents and Interests
Development of Questions
Creating a Research Plan
Sources of Information
Collection of Data
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Product/Performance Development
Project/Product Communication
HISTORY FAIR: Regional, State, & National
SCIENCE FAIR: Regional, State, & National
AP CAPSTONE
Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)
INNOVATION CHALLENGES: Finals
AND MORE!
GT students will seek a new and deeper depth of knowledge on a topic they are passionate about as they develop sophisticated products and/or performances using John Spencer's LAUNCH Cycle. Their products/performances must be assessed by external evaluators who are knowledgeable in the field. They will conduct advanced research, collaborate with peers and experts, present their work, and receive critical feedback to improve their learning. Events where students share their sophisticated products includes regional, state, and national rounds for HISTORY FAIR & SCIENCE FAIR, or the finals for INNOVATION CHALLENGES. As the school year progresses, research milestones will help them reach their goals and achieve success.
will include...
Exploring Talents and Interests
Development of Questions
Creating a Research Plan
Sources of Information
Collection of Data
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Product/Performance Development
Project/Product Communication
FAQs
Does my student have to participate in a research pathway?
The Texas State Plan for Gifted and Talented states that each GT student will be given the opportunity to participate in a continuum of learning experiences, or create an advanced project, or a sophisticated product as part of the GT curriculum. It is highly recommended that GT students participate in this process. Texas Education Code 89.3
If my student is in a club or organization, does this count as a research pathway?
Students may use certain clubs or organizations to guide an investigation or exploration of the topics learned, ending in a product to showcase their learning.
When will my child be working on their research pathway?
The students will be given the opportunity to work on their research pathways during school hours.
Can I help my student with their research?
Your students will have a mentor or facilitator on campus that will guide them through the research process. We welcome parents to ask questions and encourage their students to continue their learning. Our goal is to have student created products to showcase in March.
Who is invited to the Research Expo?
All GT students are invited to the Expo! This year we will have parent presentations in the evenings as well!