FBISD Extended Learning Department

Designed in collaboration with NASA, this hands-on STEM program takes students on an exciting journey through space. Explore planets, moons, stars, and space phenomena, learn how astronauts live and work in space, investigate rocket science and space technology, and participate in a rocket launch. The program is designed to inspire future space explorers by combining real-world space science with engaging, hands-on learning activities. Students will gain a deeper understanding of space exploration while developing curiosity, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for STEM fields. To learn more visit: https://youtube.com/shorts/CZ0cZpxlAkM Week Theme Lesson/Activity 1 Atmosphere and Beyond We’re on a mission to explore the atmosphere on Earth and beyond! Travel to the end of the rainbow and make a sunset. Mix up various planetary atmospheres, one molecule at a time. See how space telescopes spot exoplanets and bring home new knowledge about other worlds. 2 Living in Space Suit up for a space flight and experience the life of an astronaut! Kids use teamwork to complete an important space mission and learn how Ground Control connects with astronauts across the vast distance of space. This class is a taste of living above the world! 3 Planets and Moons Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse on our home planet. Kids size up the difference between the Earth and its moon. They simulate how gravitational pull affects a probe in space and practice their grasp of gravity! 4 Rocket Science This is a chance for kids to investigate the four forces of flight as they race through space. They explore the science involved in rocket construction and find a way to help astronauts fix a problem onboard their spacecraft. This class is a great introduction to aerospace engineering! 5 Space Phenomena Junior astronauts probe the mysteries of meteors and bounce around satellite light! This phenomenal class explains spectacular space events. Kids learn how to explore faraway objects with telescopes and satellites and gain insight on the lights in the night sky. 6 Space Technology Discover technology that’s out of this world! Kids steer a laser beam through a laser maze and discover everyday objects originally designed for use in space. They feel their way around radar and see why we make technology with stereo vision. This is hi-tech space! 7 Space Travel Budding engineers learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Kids race a rocket and design their own car engine as they learn about thrust. They see the principles of propulsion at work in a real rocket launch and achieve light years of new space knowledge! 8 Sun and Stars This stellar class leads kids through the life cycles of the stars! They learn about our star, the Sun, and see stardust form. From baby star nebulae to spotting supernovae, children see how our star makes waves across the spectrum! 9 Moving Motion Children learn all about the forces behind the movement of planes, trains, and automobiles. They explore Newton’s laws of motion and get a feel for friction, inertia, and gravity. They see how mass affects movement and try out some physics tricks! 10 Energy Burst Children experiment with potential and kinetic energy as they pop, jump, and flip with hopping, swimming, and swinging toys. Children learn about the potential of stored energy in wind-up gadgets.

Learning to play the piano is a fun and rewarding way for students to express themselves, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for music. In this engaging class, students will learn fundamental piano techniques, basic music theory, and keyboard skills through hands-on instruction and practice. Whether they are sitting at the piano for the first time or building on existing skills, students will enjoy creating music while developing their musical abilities. All equipment will be provided during class. Week Lesson 1 Students will be introduced to Middle C and Finger and Numbers. 2 Students will then learn the value of Middle C - Teach them about putting their hands in Middle C position (LH on F-G-A-B-C, RH on C-D-E-F-G, thumbs sharing Middle C). 3 Teach a basic warm-up — Piano alphabet and numbers. Learning to hear various keystrokes. 4 New song introduced along with various key stroke warmups. 5 Learning notes/warm-ups on keystrokes. 6 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 7 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 8 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 9 Prepare for recital. 10 Recital day. Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s accomplishments.

Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis! TGA’s curriculum includes games, drills and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility, and hand-eye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis and skill development. Our goal is to not only develop our students’ tennis skills, but to give children the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life. All equipment will be provided. Each student will receive a cap and T-shirt. Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Basic Tennis Concepts, Forehand Review class rules, basic tennis concepts, warm up exercises and learn how to hit forehand 2 Foot Work Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, continue practicing forehand 3 Foot Work (continuation) Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, continue practicing forehand 4 Backhand and Racket Control Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, racket control exercises, continue practicing forehand and start on how to hit backhand 5 Backhand and Racket Control (continuation) Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, racket control exercises, continue practicing forehand and start on how to hit backhand 6 Foot Work and Speed, Hand-eye Coordination Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand and backhand 7 Hand-eye Coordination, Hitting volley Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand and backhand, start learning how to hit volley 8 How to Serve Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand, backhand and volleys, start on how to serve 9 How to Serve (continuation) Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand, backhand and volleys, how to serve 10 Parent Showcase Parents will be invited to see all the skills that students learned during class.

Discover the fun and creativity of sewing in this hands-on class designed for beginners! Students will learn essential sewing skills, including threading needles, tying knots, creating basic stitches, and following simple patterns. As their confidence grows, they will apply these techniques to create a variety of projects to take home and enjoy. Week Lesson 1 Safety talk and rules (needles, pins, scissors, workspace, etc.) Learning the dos and don’ts on the sewing machine. Each child will be given their own sketch book. 2 Learn how to thread a needle and tie a knot. (Practice with yarn and plastic needles). Work on a sketch. Learn how to sew on a machine. 3 Hand sewing. Work on a sketch and learning the variations of fabric along with cutting out patterns. 4 Stitch sewing on the sewing machine. Sew along pre-drawn lines, curves, and corners. 5-9 Prior week’s 1-4 will roll into weeks 5-9 along with sewing and designing. 10 Sewing design presentation.

Get ready to explore the creative world of cake decorating! In this hands-on 8-week class, students will learn how to make American buttercream, properly prepare and hold a piping bag, and create a variety of decorating techniques including stars, shells, rosettes, flowers, leaves, braided borders, and more. Each week, students will build upon previously learned skills while practicing with decorating tools and completing fun projects such as cupcakes and seasonal designs. Students will also strengthen confidence, creativity, fine motor skills, and proper kitchen habits along the way. The semester will conclude with a special Parent Showcase where students can demonstrate their new decorating skills and create alongside their families. Week Lesson 1 Introduction to the class 2 Make buttercream. Learn to prep, fill, and hold piping bag. Pipe stars and shells. 3 Pipe dots and rosettes. Decorate 6 cupcakes to take home. 4 Pipe drop flowers with leaves. Decorate a cake. 5 Learn zig zag and hydrangea design. 6 Learn sunflower design. 7 Pipe braided boarder and rope boarder. 8 Decorate cupcakes with parents.

Our soccer class is designed for students interested in learning the foundational skills and concepts of the game in a supportive and energetic environment. Instruction will focus on essential techniques such as proper footwork, passing, trapping, scoring, and basic defensive and offensive movement. Students will participate in age-appropriate drills and guided game-like activities that promote coordination, spatial awareness, quick thinking, and confidence in the field. Throughout the program, players will practice teamwork, communication, and fair play while developing a strong understanding of how the game works. Each student will receive a T-shirt. Week Theme Skill Focus 1 Soccer Stars Kick Off Soccer basics, ball familiarity, dribbling introduction 2 Dribbling Dynamos Dribbling with control using different parts of the foot 3 Ball Control Champions Stopping, trapping, and changing direction 4 Passing Pros Inside-foot passing and receiving 5 Shooting Superstars Shooting technique and accuracy 6 Defensive Defenders Defensive stance, positioning, and stealing the ball 7 Goalkeeper & Rebounding Heroes Goalkeeping basics and second-chance opportunities 8 Teamwork Tactics Moving without the ball, spacing, and communication 9 Game Day Ready Soccer rules, positions, and game strategy 10 Soccer Showcase Full game play, tournament, skills celebration