FBISD Extended Learning Department

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. Semester at a Glance Week Build Lesson/Skill/Activity 1 Lego I: Pinwheel Lego II: Sweeper Lego I: Wind Energy, friction Lego II: Friction, bevel gears, measuring 2 Lego I: Spinning Top Lego II: Fishing Rod Lego I: Gearing up, measuring Lego II: Pulleys, levers 3 Lego I: Seesaw Lego II: Free Wheeling Lego I: Levers, balance, pivot point Lego II: Wheels and axles, kinetic energy 4 Lego I: Raft Lego II: The Hammer Lego I: Wind power, buoyancy, float Lego II: Levers, cams, inclined planes 5 Lego I: Car Launcher Lego II: Trundle Wheel Lego I: Wheels and axles, measuring Lego II: Gears ratios, gearing down 6 Lego I: Measuring Car Lego II: Letter Balance Lego I: Gears, wheels, measuring, accuracy Lego II: Levers, gears, measuring 7 Lego I: Ice Hockey Player Lego II: Click Clock Lego I: Gears, motion Lego II: Gears, measuring, time 8 Lego I: Sam’s New Dog Lego II: Windmill Parent Showcase Lego I: Pulleys, belt, and wheel Lego II: Gearing up and down, renewable energy Parents will be invited to the last class.

The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week! Click the link to view the intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE Semester at a Glance Week Lesson and Band Color Lesson 1 Welcome to TKS and Identifying (rainbow/white) Chess Basics: moves, values and names 2 Backrowing (olive) Smother-mate uses their pieces 3 Sacrificing (turquoise) Make them chess the “bunny” 4 Deflecting (blue) Simply remove the defender 5 Trapping (plum) Cut off their escape 6 Discovering (violet) Uncover a surprise attack 7 Double Checkmating (brown) Two separate checks please 8 Showcase (gray) Parents will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney

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. Semester at a Glance Week Recipe Lesson/Skills 1 Sunny Citrus Salad Knife skills, juicing, taste test 2 Raspberry Lemon Muffins Scoop and level, cutting in butter, dry vs. liquid 3 Margarita Pizza Rolls Knife skills 4 Toad in the Hole Egg cracking, skillet skills 5 Strawberry Shortcake Knife skills, scoop and level whisking 6 Spring Rolls and Radish Chips Knife skills 7 Broccoli Tots Egg cracking 8 Student’s Choice - Showcase Parents will be invited to the last class to sample two of the recipes made by their child.

Our trained and verified coaches combine athletics, academics, and life lessons to create fun and engaging golf programs. We include sport skill development, rules, and etiquette lessons, physical activity, and a STEAM component that examines the concepts through the lens of the sport. All equipment is provided. Semester at a Glance Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Basic Golf Concepts, G.A.S.P Review class rules, class safety, warm up exercises, and intro to TGA G.A.S.P... Grip, Aim, Stance, and Posture 2 Chipping Warm up exercises, quick review of G.A.S.P., develop an understanding of how to use the correct chipping technique 3 Putting Warm up exercises, quick review of Chipping, develop an understanding of how to use the correct putting technique 4 Half Swing Warm up exercises, quick review of Putting, learn swing cues of/and develop an understanding of when and why we use a half swing 5 L-Swing Warm up exercises, quick review of Half Swing, work to answer what is our swing cue for the half swing and what letter are we making with our arms and the club? 6 Full Swing Warm up exercises, quick review of L-Swing, work to answer what do we rotate towards the target? Learn the proper technique of the full swing. 7 Full Swing 2 Warm up exercises, quick review of Full Swing, Swing cue reminders: What shape are we making with our swing? How do we shift our weight? 8 Assessment Day The objective of Assessment Day is to evaluate each student’s progress in each skill to create a progress report to take home.

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 student’s tennis skills, but to give children the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life. All equipment will be provided. Semester at a Glance 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 Parent Showcase Parents will be invited to see all the skills that students learned during class.

This fun visual art class focuses on creating compositions using traditional visions (portraits,landscapes, and still life) as the subject matter. Students will learn and utilize two techniques (graphite transfer and grid technique) to first develop their compositions. Semester at a Glance Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Tools and Styles and Foundation Overview – Art History Students will get familiar with tools and the history of watercolor. Students will learn brushstroke styles and color theory. 2 Color Theory and Techniques Students will learn color theory and learn about perspectives to develop a discerning eye. Cold press or hot press, and warm versus cool colors. Sketching techniques started. 3 Shading Still Life Students will select begin working on their still life sketch and outline. Students will learn shading, light versus dark colors and layering. 4 Landscapes and Animals and Pencil/ Charcoal Overlay Students will learn composition and balance. Students will sketch and begin their piece using animal subjects in a landscape. Students will combine both pencil/ charcoal work and watercolor overlay. 5 Salt Technique with Planets and Outerspace Students will paint planets in their third watercolor artwork. Tips on how to improve through different brush size and salt overlay/technique. 6 Glazing and Layering Techniques Students will paint an underwater scene in their fourth artwork. Tips on glazing and layering. 7 Resist and Blending Techniques Students will learn about using gum glue to allow for negative space within their fifth artwork of choice. 8 Final Showcase How to photograph and document your artwork. Final exhibition with student sharing showcase and critique.