FBISD Extended Learning Department

Students will explore various hip-hop dance styles, techniques, and choreography, allowing them to express themselves creatively. This engaging activity not only enhances physical fitness and coordination but also fosters teamwork and boosts self-esteem. At the end of the course, students will showcase their skills in a final performance. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Basics & Foundation Students will get familiar with basic moves and foundational techniques. They will explore performing skills. 2 Understanding dance and performing Students will learn the terminology and concepts related to dance. They will go over their basics choreography and practice performing skills 3 Basic Footwork and Grooves Students will practice essential footwork and grooves used in hip-hop dance. 4 Popping and Locking Techniques/performing etiquette Students will be introduced to popping and locking, focusing on isolations and controlled movements. Rehearse group work and solos. 5 Introduction to Freestyle Students will explore freestyle dancing to enhance creativity and personal expression. 6 Choreography Introduction A new hip-hop routine will be introduced, with students learning the first part of the choreography. 7 Mid-Choreography Practice Students will continue to learn and practice the middle section of the choreography. 8 Completing the Routine Students will learn the final section of the choreography and begin polishing the entire routine. 9 Rehearsal for Showcase Students will rehearse the complete choreography, focusing on synchronization and performance skills. 10 Final Showcase Students will perform the choreographed routine in a showcase, demonstrating their skills and creativity.

Put on your lab coats and get ready to STEM with Mad Science. Our goal is to make science fun, relatable and easy to learn! Every week we will explore a different science topic with experiments and exciting discussions that will be guided by a specially trained Mad Scientist. Week Theme Lesson/Activity 1 Sonic Sounds Uncover the source of sound. Tap into sound wave transmission and fill your ears with vibrations. Create a story with sound effects and change the pitch of your voice. Use your Tone Tube to stretch out the noise-making fun. 2 Lights, Color, Action Celebrate the science of color. Split your name in ink and reveal numbers with color filters. Make a rainbow out of white light and try on diffraction lenses. Color the world with your very own Technicolor Blender to explore how light color combine. 3 Magnetic Magic Explore the power of magnets. Create electromagnets and control a compass needle. See a magnetic accelerator in action. Take home your very own Magnet Lab to continue your research about how magnets work in everyday life. 4 Optical Illusions Can your eyes trick your brain? Discover how mirrors and their reflections can confuse your sight. Make popular illusions out of everyday materials. Put together a Periscope to see above and beyond as your turn a pair of mirrors into a tool. 5 Acids & Bases Discover the world of pH and find out what acid and base is. Test certain solutions with pH strips and see how strong a base or acid are and compare them to the pH scale. Students will also observe a couple of acid-base reactions and see the chemical changes that occur. 6 Dinosaurs Students examine fossil casts and explore the differences in the teeth of herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. After learning about fossilization, children embark on a mini fossil excavation and make a case of a dinosaur tooth to take home. 7 Harness the Wind Air and wind are two very different things, and the students will get to discover what they are. They will go over Bernoulli’s Principle and find out how this principle can help flight. 8 Matter of Fact Students explore molecules and the forces that hold atoms together. They learn to sort out differences between physical and chemical changes and mix up a batch of fun science to stretch their learning at home. 9 Measure for Measure Students trek through a treasure trail and learn the proper techniques of measuring objects. From shoe size to hand spans to the metric system, the greatest treasure comes from using critical thinking and measuring skills to solve a challenge. 10 Harnessing Heat Take on temperature. Shake up a storm and see how friction creates heat. Feel how hot and cold can change at a touch. Apply your red-hot knowledge on your very own Heat Sheet to take home to continue your exploration of temperature.

Become a global artist discovering luminous celebrations around the world! Shine a little love as you visit gardens in Ireland and create happy and surprised pumpkin faces as you discover traditions in Scotland. Grab your lantern to light the way for an exploration of feathery painting, collage, stamping, weaving and much more. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Shine Your Light Doodle Create a wire sculpture with pipe cleaners, contact paper, and ribbons while adding patterns using tissue paper and washi tape. 2 Global Love Box Doodle Draw a three-dimensional box and explore patterns, color and symbols using watered markers and heart shapes cut from textured and patterned papers. 3 Brazilian Carnival Color Wheel Doodle Create a dancer in a Carnival costume using feathers and other embellishments while learning about primary and secondary colors. 4 English May Day Flowers Doodle Assemble a flower maypole using ribbons and washi tape to make a flower with colorful patterns. Wrap yarn and natural objects around a stick to create the pole. 5 USA Fireworks Doodle Create a relief sculpture of a cardboard city skyline and use tempera paint to depict fireworks. 6 Israeli Light Celebration Doodle Create a menorah with nine candles and use markers and colored pencils to design each candle with Zentangle patterns. 7 USA Thanksgiving Doodle Use tempera paint to explore finger painting and paint with feathers to create a turkey on poster board. 8 German Wintery Fir Tree Doodle Use triangular paper shapes to create trees and decorate them with washi tape and other embellishments. Place the trees on painted, folded paper, arranged like an accordion. 9 Irish Shamrock Garden Doodle Create a shamrock by mixing tempera shades of green and experimenting with stamping using circular objects and dabbers. 10 Showcase / Artist Challenge Children will select the materials for their creative inspiration and parents will be invited to join in on the fun.

Kick off with TGA Premier Sport’s non-contact version of football. This is perfect way for kids to play “America’s game” with a mix of instruction, drills, and games to teach and develop the fundamental skills of passing, catching, running, and defending. All equipment will be provided. Week Skill Station Activities 1 Flag Pulling Uni – Pass catch | Flag – Tag; QB – 5 spot | RB – Square sprints 2 Center’s “Short & Long Snaps” Uni – Shuffle pass | Flag – 2-line pull | QB – Over/under | RB – Zig Zag relay 3 Running Back “Handoff” Cradle Pitch Uni – Pass pass | Flag – Snake handoff | QB – 21 | RB – Sideline sweep 4 Quarterback’s “Snap & Throw” Uni – Unlock levels | Flag – Snake catch | QB – 3-step/5-step | RB – End-zone dash 5 Receiver’s “Route Running” Uni – 21 | Flag – Gauntlet | QB – 2 Ball out wide | RB – Formations 6 Rushing the QB Uni – Person in middle | Flag – Pass rush | QB – Roll out wide | RB – Cut drill 7 Defensive Back’s “Interceptions” Uni – Group Juggle | Flag – Raise the dead | QB – 3 short/3 long | RB – Pitch to pass 8 Play Calling Uni – Ultimate everything | Flag – Pursuit | QB – Deep option | RB – Reverse pitch 9 Scrimmage Scrimmage 10 Scrimmage Game Day – Parent Showcase

Get ready to dribble, shoot, and score in our action-packed basketball program designed specifically for elementary school students! In this class, kids will learn essential basketball skills while having a blast on the court. Our experienced coaches foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Intro to Basketball Learn coordination and conditioning. 2 Dribbling Basics Learn how to properly dribble a basketball. 3 Passing + Catching Practice chest and bounce passes. 4 Shooting Techniques Learn layups and practice free throws. 5 Defensive Skills Work on defensive drills, such as closeout defense and steal and recover. 6 Offensive Strategies Work on offensive drills, such as fast breaks and pick and roll. 7 Teamwork + Communication Learn how to work together as a team. 8 Practice Play Practice in small groups. 9 Drills + Games Have extra fun on the court with games. 10 Review + Game Play Review what we learned and hold scrimmages.

In this exciting baking adventure, kids will whip up delicious treats with a healthier twist! Each class features two recipes—a mix of sweet and savory—that are seasonally inspired, like pumpkin brownies or avocado chocolate mousse. From muffins to mini-pizzas, young chefs will discover how to turn wholesome ingredients into mouthwatering creations. With hands-on learning, simple techniques, and a dash of creativity, kids will gain confidence in the kitchen while developing lifelong skills. Let’s bake up nutritious and delicious fun together! Week Theme Recipe #1 Recipe #2 1 Kitchen Safety Autumn Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups n/a 2 Berry Powerful Blueberry Crumble Mixed Berry Smoothie 3 Hidden Veggies in Desserts Carrot Cake Muffin Cream Cheese Frosting 4 Seasonal Fall Flavors Baked Apple with Crumble Autumn Harvest Salad 5 Nature’s Candy Pineapple Muffins Pineapple Dip 6 Root Veggies in Baking Sweet Potato Biscuits Pumpkin Pie Smoothie 7 Superfood Beans Hummus Quesadillas Two Bean Salad 8 Making Veggies Fun Cheesy Cauliflower Fruit Smoothie

This beginner game development course is designed to get elementary-aged students excited about technology through hands-on and engaging learning activities. Recreate classic video games while exploring level design and digital arts concepts. Experience child-friendly software while learning the game development. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to Flowlab, basic navigation, and setting up a project. Editing basic objects and sprites. 2 Understanding playtesting and its importance in game design. Creating a basic level in the Space Pilot Game. 3 Reviewing previous work. Final project demonstration and playtesting. Introduction to lesson objectives and game vision. 4 Creating new objects and sprites. Understanding and applying player movement behavior bundles. 5 Using platforms and doors to create multi-level games. Exploring art design and sprite editing. 6 Reviewing previous work. Lesson objectives and game vision. Implementing spikes, coins, and gravity changers. 7 Using keys and gates to create puzzles. Further exploration of art and level design. 8 Reviewing previous work. Lesson objectives and game vision. Implementing enemies and laser obstacles. 9 Using rock projectiles and breakable walls. Designing levels with collectibles, enemies, and interactive objects. 10 Student survey. Lesson objectives and game vision. Creating and using trampolines and mystery boxes. Building a tutorial level with UI elements. Final project completion and showcase.