Gifted & Talented
Incoming Grades 7-9
Incoming 7th-9th GT Only
June 2-5 Monday - Thursday
7am - 1pm
Breakfast & Lunch Included
NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
The story so far...
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It is the year 3025. Earth has undergone severe climate change, and we’re now faced with more extreme temperatures, a depleted aquifer, and a heavy reliance on imported water from Europa and nutritious food from Venus to sustain human life.
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The Venus Aerial Farming Method (VARM) has been incredibly successful, as floating above the toxic clouds provides an environment for nutrient-rich foods to grow. The water harvesting on Europa hasn't been as easy though. Not only has control of the precious resource led to the rise of water barons and space pirates, but the relentless harvesting is impacting the local wildlife.
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We knew a century ago that our reliance on importation wouldn't be sustainable, so we began sending government contractors to Proxima Centauri b (Earth III)--do NOT ask about Earth II. While hyperspace travel is available, it is cumbersome and requires an incredible amount of resources. Currently, only government affiliates (employees, contractors, families) are allowed to utilize the hyperspace gate located on the Moon.
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As we position humanity for our next home, the two most significant issues are 1) the amount of energy required to transport the billions of Earth's inhabitants through the hypergate and 2) how to effectively accommodate such a massive exodus. Questions arise, such as what happens to political borders, who will lead Earth III, and how do we proactively account for various socio-strife encroached in the historical underpinning of inhabiting Earth?
For the necessary energy, we will dismantle the uninhabitable planet Mercury and use its resources to construct a Dyson Sphere. As for how to establish a new home that is welcoming and inclusive, governments are focusing on a culture center on Earth III.
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NOTE: Everything you learn in this camp is based on actual STEAM Careers
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Welcome to the Land of Curious Penguins
Q: Who is Future Worlds for?
This camp is for incoming 7-9th grade Gifted & Talented students attending Killeen ISD. Although featuring a futuristic narrative, the course is designed thematically around actual STEAM careers. This is high-octane learning and projects designed for kids who are fueled by curiosity, love to learn, and hunger for knowledge and engagement.
Q: What makes Future Worlds unique?
The curriculum is built by educators who love to learn and tested by kids who love to find loopholes! This camp blends storytelling with project-based, interdisciplinary learning, all with hands-on projects and activities.
All of the projects include built-in options for choice and accelerated materials. Every class is taught by a passionate Inspirator who has been trained to work with a wide variety of students in mixed-aged classroom models.
Q: What does the daily schedule look like?
From drop off to pick up, we want you to feel secure, knowning that your camper is safe and having fun! Here's the most important details, but let us know if you still have questions:
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There will be fun morning announcements, before going to the day's class. Each course is built for mixed-aged learning, with added challenges and opportunities to dive in deeper (or slow down) depending on your camper's unique learning pathway. Each day there are multiple hands-on activities and projects. Plus, a trained Inspirator is there to support and provide feedback.
