Introduction
Welcome-Message
Welcome-to-the-Gifted/Talented-Teacher-Toolkit-I! -The-Texas-Education-Agency-(TEA)-has-compiled-
these-resources-to-help-you-teach-research-skills-to-your-students.-The-toolkit-includes-links-to-
websites-and-documents-that-provide-background-information-on-knowledge-formation,-specific-
resources-for-the-four-core-content-areas,-tips-for-differentiating-instruction-for-Gifted/Talented-(G/T)-
learners,-techniques-for-conducting-research,-and-sample-scope-and-sequence-documents.
i. Purpose-of-the-Toolkit
This-toolkit-is-meant-for-teachers-of-Gifted/Talented-(G/T)-students-who-want-to-ensure-that-students-
undertake-professional-research-and-develop-high-quality-products-in-concordance-with-the-State-
Goal-for-Services-for-Gifted/Talented-Students.-Schools-should-use-G/T-education-in-grades-K-8-as-
a-formative-experience—the-knowledge,-skills,-and-processes-practiced-and-acquired-at-this-level-
will-lead-to-the-development-of-more-complex-and-sophisticated-student-products-in-the-upper-
grades.-G/T-education-in-grades-9-12-should-reflect-professional-level-processes-and-performances.-
As-educators,-we-need-to-consider-how-we-can-move-G/T-students-from-those-early-formative-
experiences-to-become-developers-of-creative,-unique,-and-advanced-products.-The-Texas-
Education-Agency-(TEA)-hopes-that-this-toolkit-can-help-you-in-this-journey.
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, ii. How-to-Use-the-Toolkit
The-toolkit-was-developed-for-use-on-computers-running-current-versions-of-Windows-and-Macintosh-
OSX-operating-systems-and-requires-the-free-Flash-Player-browser-plugin-for-proper-display.-The-
most-recent-Flash-Player-can-be-downloaded-from-http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.-Additionally,-
some-features-require-the-Adobe-Acrobat-PDF-Reader-software,-which-can-be-downloaded-for-free-
from-http://www.adobe.com-if-not-already-installed-on-the-computer.-Additionally,-for-optimal-viewing,-
the-recommended-display-settings-are-a-resolution-of-1024-x-768-or-higher.
The-materials-and-software-available-on-this-website-are-provided-"as-is"-without-any-express,-
conspicuous,-or-implied-warranty-of-any-kind,-including-warranties-of-merchantability,-non-
infringement-of-intellectual-property-rights,-or-fitness-for-any-particular-purpose.-In-no-event-shall-the-
Texas-Education-Agency-(TEA)-or-its-employees-be-liable-for-any-conspicuous-damages-whatsoever-
(including,-without-limitation,-consequential-or-incidental-damages-for-loss-of-profits,-business-
interruption,-and-loss-of-information)-arising-out-of-the-use-of-or-inability-to-use-the-materials-on-this-
website.
This-website-contains-links-to-third-party-websites.-The-linked-sites-are-not-under-the-control-of-TEA,-
and-TEA-is-not-responsible-for-the-contents-of-any-linked-site-or-any-link-contained-in-a-linked-site,-or-
any-changes-or-updates-to-such-sites.-While-the-links-in-this-toolkit-are-current-as-of-publication,-third-
party-sites-may-experience-name-and-server-changes,-change-page-content,-or-remove-pages-
without-warning,-causing-broken-links-and-missing-files.
iii. Copyright-Information
©-2006-by-the-Texas-Education-Agency
Copyright-©-Notice.-The-Materials-are-copyrighted-©-and-trademarked-TM-as-the-property-of-the-
Texas-Education-Agency-(TEA)-and-may-not-be-reproduced-without-the-express-written-permission-
of-TEA,-except-under-the-following-conditions:
1. Texas-public-school-districts,-charter-schools,-and-Education-Service-Centers-may-reproduce-
and-use-copies-of-the-Materials-and-Related-Materials-for-the-districts'-and-schools'-
educational-use-without-obtaining-permission-from-TEA.
2. Residents-of-the-state-of-Texas-may-reproduce-and-use-copies-of-the-Materials-and-Related-
Materials-for-individual-personal-use-only,-without-obtaining-written-permission-of-TEA.
3. Any-portion-reproduced-must-be-reproduced-in-its-entirety-and-remain-unedited,-unaltered,-
and-unchanged-in-any-way.
4. No-monetary-charge-can-be-made-for-the-reproduced-materials-or-any-document-containing-
them;-however,-a-reasonable-charge-to-cover-only-the-cost-of-reproduction-and-distribution-
may-be-charged.
Private-entities-or-persons-located-in-Texas-that-are-not-Texas-public-school-districts,-Texas-
Education-Service-Centers,-or-Texas-charter-schools-or-any-entity,-whether-public-or-private,-
educational-or-non-educational,-located-outside-the-state-of-Texas-MUST-obtain-written-approval-
from-TEA-and-will-be-required-to-enter-into-a-license-agreement-that-may-involve-the-payment-of-a-
licensing-fee-or-a-royalty.
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Welcome-Message
Welcome-to-the-Gifted/Talented-Teacher-Toolkit-I! -The-Texas-Education-Agency-(TEA)-has-compiled-
these-resources-to-help-you-teach-research-skills-to-your-students.-The-toolkit-includes-links-to-
websites-and-documents-that-provide-background-information-on-knowledge-formation,-specific-
resources-for-the-four-core-content-areas,-tips-for-differentiating-instruction-for-Gifted/Talented-(G/T)-
learners,-techniques-for-conducting-research,-and-sample-scope-and-sequence-documents.
i. Purpose-of-the-Toolkit
This-toolkit-is-meant-for-teachers-of-Gifted/Talented-(G/T)-students-who-want-to-ensure-that-students-
undertake-professional-research-and-develop-high-quality-products-in-concordance-with-the-State-
Goal-for-Services-for-Gifted/Talented-Students.-Schools-should-use-G/T-education-in-grades-K-8-as-
a-formative-experience—the-knowledge,-skills,-and-processes-practiced-and-acquired-at-this-level-
will-lead-to-the-development-of-more-complex-and-sophisticated-student-products-in-the-upper-
grades.-G/T-education-in-grades-9-12-should-reflect-professional-level-processes-and-performances.-
As-educators,-we-need-to-consider-how-we-can-move-G/T-students-from-those-early-formative-
experiences-to-become-developers-of-creative,-unique,-and-advanced-products.-The-Texas-
Education-Agency-(TEA)-hopes-that-this-toolkit-can-help-you-in-this-journey.
Downloaded-by-harun-mburu-()
, ii. How-to-Use-the-Toolkit
The-toolkit-was-developed-for-use-on-computers-running-current-versions-of-Windows-and-Macintosh-
OSX-operating-systems-and-requires-the-free-Flash-Player-browser-plugin-for-proper-display.-The-
most-recent-Flash-Player-can-be-downloaded-from-http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/.-Additionally,-
some-features-require-the-Adobe-Acrobat-PDF-Reader-software,-which-can-be-downloaded-for-free-
from-http://www.adobe.com-if-not-already-installed-on-the-computer.-Additionally,-for-optimal-viewing,-
the-recommended-display-settings-are-a-resolution-of-1024-x-768-or-higher.
The-materials-and-software-available-on-this-website-are-provided-"as-is"-without-any-express,-
conspicuous,-or-implied-warranty-of-any-kind,-including-warranties-of-merchantability,-non-
infringement-of-intellectual-property-rights,-or-fitness-for-any-particular-purpose.-In-no-event-shall-the-
Texas-Education-Agency-(TEA)-or-its-employees-be-liable-for-any-conspicuous-damages-whatsoever-
(including,-without-limitation,-consequential-or-incidental-damages-for-loss-of-profits,-business-
interruption,-and-loss-of-information)-arising-out-of-the-use-of-or-inability-to-use-the-materials-on-this-
website.
This-website-contains-links-to-third-party-websites.-The-linked-sites-are-not-under-the-control-of-TEA,-
and-TEA-is-not-responsible-for-the-contents-of-any-linked-site-or-any-link-contained-in-a-linked-site,-or-
any-changes-or-updates-to-such-sites.-While-the-links-in-this-toolkit-are-current-as-of-publication,-third-
party-sites-may-experience-name-and-server-changes,-change-page-content,-or-remove-pages-
without-warning,-causing-broken-links-and-missing-files.
iii. Copyright-Information
©-2006-by-the-Texas-Education-Agency
Copyright-©-Notice.-The-Materials-are-copyrighted-©-and-trademarked-TM-as-the-property-of-the-
Texas-Education-Agency-(TEA)-and-may-not-be-reproduced-without-the-express-written-permission-
of-TEA,-except-under-the-following-conditions:
1. Texas-public-school-districts,-charter-schools,-and-Education-Service-Centers-may-reproduce-
and-use-copies-of-the-Materials-and-Related-Materials-for-the-districts'-and-schools'-
educational-use-without-obtaining-permission-from-TEA.
2. Residents-of-the-state-of-Texas-may-reproduce-and-use-copies-of-the-Materials-and-Related-
Materials-for-individual-personal-use-only,-without-obtaining-written-permission-of-TEA.
3. Any-portion-reproduced-must-be-reproduced-in-its-entirety-and-remain-unedited,-unaltered,-
and-unchanged-in-any-way.
4. No-monetary-charge-can-be-made-for-the-reproduced-materials-or-any-document-containing-
them;-however,-a-reasonable-charge-to-cover-only-the-cost-of-reproduction-and-distribution-
may-be-charged.
Private-entities-or-persons-located-in-Texas-that-are-not-Texas-public-school-districts,-Texas-
Education-Service-Centers,-or-Texas-charter-schools-or-any-entity,-whether-public-or-private,-
educational-or-non-educational,-located-outside-the-state-of-Texas-MUST-obtain-written-approval-
from-TEA-and-will-be-required-to-enter-into-a-license-agreement-that-may-involve-the-payment-of-a-
licensing-fee-or-a-royalty.
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