FBISD Extended Learning Department

Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today’s top artist, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to Soundtrap, account creation, and exploring the Soundtrap Studio editor. Students will create a list of favorite sounds and their first looping track. 2 Exploring MIDI samples, patterns, and keys in Soundtrap. Students will create custom loop segments and a themed music track. 3 Adding effects and balancing audio in Soundtrap. Students will export their project tracks as MP3 files. 4 Recording and importing live audio in Soundtrap, including sound effects and voice recordings. 5 Recording podcasts, vocals, and SFX. Students will explore copyright and licensing basics for digital audio. 6 Free recording and composing in Soundtrap Studio. 7 Introduction to AudioMass software and interface. Students will import their Soundtrap audio files into AudioMass. 8 Adding and editing filters in AudioMass to refine audio files. 9 Completing and exporting final, remastered audio tracks from AudioMass. 10 Finalizing projects, project upload, and the "Jam Battle" activity. Parent showcase and download instructions.

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.

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 Responsible Decision-Making Discuss rules of the game: what is a rebound, calisthenics, rebound drills 9 Responsible Decision-Making Discuss rules of the game: what is a fastbreak, calisthenics, rebound drills and kick outs 10 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.

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. Week Recipe Lesson/Skills 1 Rainbow Power Bowl Knife safety skills 2 Glazed Apple Cookies Oven safety, measuring wet vs. dry ingredients 3 Creamy Broccoli Salad Knife safety skills, whisking 4 Banana Stuffed French Toast Egg cracking, skillet safety 5 Pumpkin Hand Pies Pastry, assembling 6 Black Bean Burgers Knife safety skills, skillet safety 7 Fall Harvest Bowls Knife safety, emulsifying 8 Student’s Choice/Showcase Parents will be invited to the last class to sample two of the recipes made by their child.

The Creative Crochet Critters class aims to ignite the passion for crafting in children, offering a delightful journey into the crochet world. In this hands-on class, kids will learn the basics of crochet while making cute critters. Step by step, they’ll learn how to crochet simple shapes, assemble their creations, add fun details, and bring their animals to life! Week Skills 1 Learn the art of crochet (holding the crochet needle in one hand and holding the yarn in the other). 2 Crochet a chain stitch and/or magic ring. 3 Learn the art of crochet. Crochet a chain stitch and/or magic ring. 4 Learn to crochet a critter 1. 5 Continue to work on critter. 6 Continue to work on critter. 7 Learn to crochet a critter 2. 8 Continue to work on critter. 9 Continue to work on critter. 10 Presentation of critters made.

TGA Premier Sports features team-based sports designed to develop well-rounded athletes and strong team players. Students are introduced to a rotating lineup of exciting sports including lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, floor hockey, and flag football. Our program structure makes it easy for kids to try new formats, discover what they enjoy most, and build a solid foundation in multiple sports. All equipment will be provided. Week Sport – Skill Instruction Station Activities 1 Lacrosse – Cradle, scoop, pass/catch Uni – Pass catch | S – Cradle | P/C – Roll to scoop | D – Grid defense 2 Lacrosse – Shooting on the move, face offs Uni – Group juggle | S – Scoop to shoot | P/C – Basic catch | D – Get to the goal 3 Ultimate Frisbee – Catching, backhand and forehand Basic catch, shuffle pass, can jam 4 Ultimate Frisbee – Officiating and defense Can jam, box drill 5 Volleyball – Throw, catch, set, pass Pass catch, shuffle pass, triangle, and wall setting 6 Volleyball – Serve (underhand and overhand), skills review Group juggle, bounce to spike, bounce to spike, toss/set to spike 7 Floor Hockey – Holding the stick, puck control, passing Uni – Pass/catch | P – Leading | C – Simple dribble | S – Run and shoot 8 Floor Hockey – Shooting body position and grip Uni – Group juggle | P – Circle pass with movement | C – Stick poke | S – Weave and shoot 9 Flag Football – Flag pulling, centers, running backs, quarterbacks, receivers Uni – Pass and catch, flag, tag | QB – 5 spot | RB – Square sprints 10 Flag Football – Rushing the QB, defensive backs, interceptions Uni – Person in middle, flag pass rush | QB – 3 short/3 long | RB – Pitch to pass

Is your home overflowing with your child’s creative masterpieces? It’s time to take their artistic talent to the next level with Young Rembrandts! Marvel as their pencils fly across the page, bringing to life everything. We’re adding a sprinkle of Van Gogh’s magic too, with vibrant sunflower sketches that burst off the page. Dive into an art-filled journey where colors pop and imaginations soar. Enroll your budding artist today and watch their creativity blossom into stunning works of art! Young Rembrandts instructors are all college educated in the arts, psychology, or related field.

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. 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.

Get ready for a delicious adventure with our Cake Decorating course designed just for young bakers! Over eight fun-filled weeks, they'll learn to whip up American Buttercream and get hands-on experience with piping bags. From creating eye-catching cake borders to crafting beautiful flowers, each session is packed with simple techniques that lead to stunning results. By the end, your little baker will be ready to wow friends and family with their impressive new skills! Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Class Introduction and basic food safety Food safety, set expectations, discuss schedule 2 Making American Buttercream, piping stars and shells Measure ingredients to make buttercream. Learn how to prep, fill, and hold piping bags. Pipe stars and shells. 3 Piping dots, dot borders, and rosettes Learn how to pip dots, dot border, and rosettes. Decorate cupcakes to take home. 4 Pull dots, drop and swirl flowers and leaves Learn how to pipe drop flowers with leaves. 5 Zig zag and hydrangea Learn how to create zig zags and hydrangea designs. 6 Using flower nails to create sunflowers and a turkey design Teach students how to properly use flower nails and how to pipe sunflowers using the flower nail and creating a turkey design. 7 Decorate a small cake Students will decorate a small seasonal cake utilizing the skills the that they’ve learned. 8 Decorate Final Cupcakes Students will decorate cupcakes using skills learned and take it home.

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 Week Lesson and Band Color Lesson 1 Welcome to TKS and Identifying (rainbow/white) Chess Basics: moves, values and names 2 Checkmating (yellow) Check vs. Checkmate and The Law of the Splatter 3 Scholar’s Mate (tan) The Four-Move Checkmate 4 Forking (magenta) Attacking 2+ pieces with one move 5 Developing (orange) Follow the Golden Rule of Chess – Develop your Piece 6 Pin and Exploit (tangerine) First pin a piece, then exploit the fun 7 X-Raying (red) Line up their pieces and attack their king 8 Skewering (lime) Line up their king and queen; parents for 8-week classes will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney 9 Ladder-Mating (green) Compress ‘em against the wall 10 Backrowing (olive) + Parent showcase for 10-week classes Smother mate uses their pieces; parents for 10-week classes will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney Bonus City-Wide TournaParty! Off-site opportunity to join students from 100 schools across the Greater Houston area for fun and chess! This year-end event is free, included, and exclusive to The Knight School’s chess students!

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.

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 Cheese Day Create a magical unicorn mac and cheese slime. Instant STEAM Challenge: Engineer a house for a mouse with only the materials provided. You will have only 10 minutes to complete your challenge. 2 Flaming Hot Cheeto Slime Recognize the chemical reaction and science of slime and get ready to make this fiery slime recipe that uses real Flamin' Hot Cheetos! Instant STEAM Challenge: Shifting Chips, teams will think of ways of using the materials to move the plastic chips into the matching-colored circle using only the materials given! 3 Ghana Chocolate Glossy Learn about the country of Ghana and how it produces the highest amount of cocoa beans. Make Glossy Chocolate Slime! Instant STEAM Challenge: is to build a structure that is as tall as possible on top of pegs and that rests on as few pegs as possible. 4 Hogwarts Butterbeer Slime Convert the world-famous wizard drink Butterbeer into SLIME!! Instant STEAM Challenge: Use your IMAGINATION to create your soft drink, design the label, and plan your commercial. 5 Dracula Blood Glossy Learn about different blood types and make Dracula blood slime! Instant STEAM Challenge: is to create a device that will catch ping pong balls and then release them. 6 Red Hot Ring of Fire Slime Use chemical reactions to make a Ring of Fire Slime. Instant STEAM Challenge: is to move marbles into bottle caps without crossing a taped line. 7 Slimy Spaghetti Tree Learn about 2 natural resources, calcium chloride and sodium alginate, which come from seaweed. When combined, they create a brand-new kind of substance synthetic material. 8 Glow in the Dark Slime Use Glow in the dark pigment to make a FUN glow-in-the dark slime. Instant STEAM Challenge: is to make a certain building out of blocks without touching the blocks. 9 Pizza Slime Learn about Italy and its favorite food. Make your yummy pizza slime, but not for EATING! 10 Bubble Tea Slime Learn about the origins of Bubble Tea. Recognize the chemical reaction and the science of slime.