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  • 3D Doodling

    Discover innovation and creativity with 3D pens! Students will dive into a hands-on 3D adventure with 3Doodler! Using 3D pens, they apply the engineering design process to plan, build, and refine their creations. They design bicycles to examine the environmental impact of vehicles, craft sea turtles to study habitats, and build a model of the Eiffel Tower to explore more complex architecture. 3D Doodling sparks teamwork, creativity, and focus for all learners as they discover the 3D world. Project Description Objectives Week 1: The Tetris Mindset Students engineer unique shapes, practice 3D pen control, and learn the characteristics of 2D and 3D objects. Analyze the characteristics of shapes to determine if they are 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional. Use geometrical vocabulary (vertices, faces, prism, etc.) to describe 2D and 3D shapes. Make a 3D shape composed of 2D shapes. Week 2: The STEAM Robot Students make model robots, practice troubleshooting skills, and discuss how new technology impacts our lives. Apply technical strategies (troubleshooting and problem-solving) to the 3D doodling process. Identify changes in technology and the impact it has on their lives. Create a model of a robot using the 3D doodler pen. Week 3: The Eco Bike Students create a bicycle model, practice essential joining and support techniques, and consider the impact modes of transportation have on the environment. Compare the impact that different modes of transportation have on the environment. Join multiple filament pieces together using different welding techniques. Create a bicycle with a 3D pen. Week 4: The Sea Turtle Students make models of sea turtles, practice using support to construct a concave shape, and learn about how different animals thrive in different habitats. Define habitat and identify what makes a particular habitat suitable for a particular species (climate, food chain, landscape, etc.) Construct a concave shape using an object (ball, wadded up paper, etc.) as support. Make a 3D Model of a sea turtle. Week 5: The Eiffel Tower Students create a model of the Eiffel Tower, practice layer building, and learn about classic architecture. Construct a vertical tower by combining layers. Analyze famous examples of classic architecture and discuss their characteristics. Create a model of the Eiffel Tower utilizing its basic structure and characteristics. Week 6: The Catapult Students create a catapult, practice designing a piece with moving parts, and conduct a physics experiment while launching objects. Iterate on designs to create a moving model that is sturdy and structurally sound. Experiment with physical traits of an object (mass, surface area, density, shape) to achieve a desired trajectory. Create a catapult that launches an object. Week 7: The Solar System Students create models of planets, practice freehand doodling objects to scale, and learn about the planets, our solar system, and outer space. Experiment with freehand designing and use the 3D pen to create objects without stencils or blueprints. Size multiple objects to scale. Create models of planets in a scaled representation of the solar system. Week 8: Engineer a Chair Students design their own chair, practice iterating on a design, and learn how to build structural support. Plan and design a structurally sound object that can stand on its own. Iterate on the characteristics of each piece of a design and the techniques used to achieve a desired outcome. Create a freestanding chair using the 3Doodler pen.
  • Basketball with Little Ballerz

    Little Ballerz Basketball is an educational services after-school program aimed at teaching young people important life skills and key fundamentals for basketball. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Awareness Discuss class expectations, discuss rules of the game, calisthenics, dribbling 2 Awareness Discuss rules of the game: what is basketball and purpose, calisthenics, dribbling, lay ups 3 Awareness Discuss rules of the game: what are the levels to basketball, calisthenics, passing, defensive stance and hand placement 4 Self-Management Discuss rules of the game: what is traveling, calisthenics, passing, defensive stance and hand placement 5 Self-Management Discuss rules of the game: what is double dribbling, calisthenics, dribbling and jump shots, defensive expectations 6 Self-Management Discuss rules of the game: what is a foul, dribbling and jump shots, defensive expectations 7 Responsible Decision-Making Discuss rules of the game: what is a charge, dribbling and jump shots, defensive expectations 8 Skills Challenge Parent Showcase Develop appreciation for team and opponent. Parents will be invited to attend the last class to see all the skills that the students learned.
  • Building Brains LEGO Engineering

    In this LEGO Engineering class, students will use LEGO technic kits to build working machines and motorize them. Curriculum is written by an engineer and teaches the TEKS for both math and science. Lego I: PreK-Kinder; Lego II: 1st-3rd; Lego III: 4th-5th Week Build Lesson/Skill/Activity 1 Lego I: The Retractable Clamp Lego II: The Air Rescue Lego III: The Intelligent Car Lego I: Connecting rods and pins Lego II: Electricity and motor, vertical gear drive motor Lego III: Programming and scripts 2 Lego I: The Funny Seesaw Lego II: My Little Car Lego III: The Racing Car Lego I: Connecting beams, principal of leverage Lego II: Gear transmission and friction Lego III: Forward/backward scripts, lights, sound effects 3 Lego I: The Funny Tumbler Lego II: The Crawling Worm Lego III: The Obedient Car Lego I: Center of gravity, source of tumbler Lego II: Walking pattern of the looper Lego III: Loop, microphone, lighting scripts 4 Lego I: The Swing Lego II: The Farm Defense Lego III: The Detecting Car Lego I: Application of triangle structure Lego II: Belt drive, crank slider transmission Lego III: If/then scripts, programming modules 5 Lego I: The Lantern Lego II: The Harvest Season Lego III: The Tyrannosaurus Lego I: Gear transmission Lego II: Belt drive, cam drive Lego III: Loop and sensor scripts 6 Lego I: The Hand Fan Lego II: The Little Tortoise Lego III: The Smart Mouse Lego I: Gear acceleration and hamburger structure Lego II: Idler wheels Lego III: Differential turning, ratchet pawl and belt drive 7 Lego I: The Crazy Gyros Lego II: My Architect Lego III: The Shooting Master Lego I: Rack drive, center of gravity Lego II: Connecting rod transmission Lego III: Using variables to achieve scoring 8 Lego I: The Little Car Lego II: The Planets Lego III: The Fierce Crocodile Lego I: Elastic potential energy and kinetic energy Lego II: Belt and vertical drive, revolution and rotation Lego III: Motor forward and reverse scripts
  • Code Critters

    Let’s meet INDI! This class is entry level robot that is designed to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles. INDI encourages open ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as leaners build custom mazes, solve puzzles, and drive. As students learn pattern recognition, creating and using algorithms, decomposition, and understanding abstractions, they will become better thinkers and problem solvers. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to Indi Students will review how to use color tiles to program Indi's movements. They will experiment with different tile combinations to navigate simple mazes. 2 Intro to Indi Commands & Colors Indi the Car and the Magical Rainbow 3 Indi Car Adventures Create a simple path following directions. 4 Indi Car and his Reventure Explore turns and directions. 5 Mini City Race time! Directions will be provided for Mini City. 6 Identifying Patterns Introducing loops and identifying patterns and sequences. 7 Patterns and Sequences Design your own maze 8 Where are you going? Showcase and reflection – A grand finale adventure!
  • Cooking & Baking 101

    Does your child LOVE to cook? Do you have a picky eater? This introductory level food literacy program teaches simple cooking techniques, food origins, seasonal recipes, and kitchen safety while having hands-on fun! Students gain self- confidence and priceless life skills while reinforcing core academics. Each session brings a different themed syllabus. This class can accommodate nut allergies. Instructors are professionally trained classroom educators, chefs, or nutritionists. We will accommodate nut allergies only. To learn more about the program, click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=XPx_jXM8ZjQ Week Recipe Lesson/Skills 1 Herby Green Smash Dip Knife safety skills, mashing 2 S’Mores Cookies Scoop and level, creaming 3 Green Spanakopita Triangles Mixing, shaping 4 Carrot Cake Muffins w/ Cream Cheese Glaze Scoop and level 5 Garden Frittata Egg cracking, skillet safety 6 Mixed Berry Lemon Bars Folding, scoop and level 7 Sushi Rolls w/ Zesty Edamame Knife skills 8 Student’s Choice/Showcase Presentation, serving
  • Guitar 101

    Playing guitar—or any instrument—has a calming effect on the mind and body, it’s often said that music can soothe the soul. Simply listening to music has many benefits but learning to play an instrument can be even more beneficial. Playing a musical instrument is a brilliant way to express yourself and really focus on something you love. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Guitar Basics Students will get familiar with the guitar and learn how to hold and tune their guitar. 2 Naming all the Parts of a Guitar Students will learn all the vocabulary and terms related to the guitar. 3 Strumming, Picking, Strings 1-6 Students will learn how to strum the guitar using their fingers/pick. 4 “Quite Guitars” and “Table Top” Students will learn how to quiet their guitar and how to place their guitar on their lap. 5 Playing Strings 1-6 Students will play along with the instructor as the instructor calls out the numbers of each individual string. 6 Song Introduction A new song will be introduced to the students along with various key stroke warmups. 7 Playing Students will play various songs. 8 Recital Day Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s performance.
  • Slimetopia

    The world is being taken over by slime! Students will ooze with excitement as they create a magical unicorn mac and cheese slime to using chemical reactions to make a ring of fire slime. This squishy, squashy, sensational slime adventure is sure to sell out in a flash, so enroll today! Week Challenge name Description 1 Hot Dog Slime Inspired by the Dog Man book, students will create Evil Hog Dog Slime. Mini challenge: Vending machine - Design a unique snack that can be dispensed from a vending machine. 2 Italian Flag Ice Slime This icy slime recipe features the colors of the Italian flag. Mini challenge - Leaning Tower - Create a tower that leans against the wall. 3 Queen of Hearts Slime Create a shiny and sparkly red slime using Queen of Hearts cards. Mini challenge - Flying feather - Build the tallest structure by placing a feather on top and see how far you can blow it. 4 Bento Box Slime Make the slime based on the popular Japanese bento box slime. Mini challenge- Famous Landmark challenge-use the materials to design and build a famous landmark of your team's choice. 5 Blueberry Bubblegum Slime Make a tasty, but non-edible blueberry bubblegum slime. Try to blow the biggest bubble you can. Mini challenge - Structure strategy - Design 6 different structures that meet the specific criteria given to each team. 6 Magnetic Troll Bogey Slime Learn why boogers (gross) are important for human survival and how magnetic science tricks are added into slime. Mini challenge: design a drawbridge that a tennis ball can roll across. 7 Canada Maple Syrup Slime. Learn how maple syrup is native to Canada and how the indigenous people there discovered a way to make delicious maple syrup. Mini challenge: Roller Coaster challenge-build a coaster with at least four turns that can transport a ping pong ball from start to finish. 8 Fluffycino Coffee Slime Learn about entrepreneurs who started Starbucks coffee shops and transformed Starbucks into a global brand. Then, make a delicious fluffycinco slime.
  • Soccer Stars

    Backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Dribbling Develop dribbling skills with close control when having your head up. 2 Turning Develop turning skills in order to change directions. 3 Dribbling 1v1 Develop dribbling skills with speed to beat a defender. 4 Ball Control Develop close ball control with all parts of the body. 5 Short Passing Develop short passing skills along the ground with accuracy. 6 Pass and Move Develop passing and movement off the ball (support play). 7 Shooting Develop shooting skills with the laces. 8 Receiving the Ball on the Ground Develop close control (1st touch) with both feet under pressure.