FBISD Extended Learning Department

Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious recipes inspired by international cuisine. We will travel across the globe to learn about cuisine and traditions of Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America, and beyond. We will learn about fresh herbs and vegetables, and how they enhance the aroma and flavors of our dishes. We will master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, folding, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! All ingredients and supplies will be provided! Semester at a Glance Week Recipe 1 Kitchen Safety and Fundamentals 2 French Cuisine 3 Moroccan Cuisine 4 Indian Cuisine 5 Portuguese Cuisine 6 Turkish Cuisine 7 Perivian Cuisine 8 Mexican Cuisine – Parent Showcase

In iCode's Game Development course, students will gain hands-on insight into iCode’s project-based STEM curriculum, learning foundational concepts in game development, programming, and Construct 3. Additionally, they will gain exposure to critical soft skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills needed to thrive in school and in the workplace. Semester at a Glance Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to Game Development Students learn about game development and the roles of game players and game developers. They explore game development as a potential career path. 2 Game Elements and Aesthetics Students learn about the four elements of a game and explore aesthetics and narratives in games. 3 Construct 3 User Interface Students get familiar with Construct 3's interface, practicing navigation and exploring its tools and features. 4 Sprite Integration Students learn about sprites, design their main character, and incorporate it into their game. They also create asteroid sprites. 5 Event Sheet Programming Students work on the event sheet to program their game's conditions. They refine their main character and program its movement and interactions with asteroids. 6 Advance Sprite Design and Programming Students enhance sprite designs and programming, refining asteroid sprites and interactions with the main character. They independently create additional asteroid variations and refine programming for more complex interactions. 7 Playtesting and Iteration Students learn the importance of playtesting and iteration in game development. 8 Polishing and Optimization They conduct playtesting sessions, gather feedback on their game to refine gameplay mechanics. 9 Prepare for the Final Presentation Students ensure the functionality of their games and troubleshoot any issues as necessary. 10 Final Presentation Students showcase their games to their parents.

Little Ballerz Basketball is an educational services after-school program aimed at teaching young people important life skills and key fundamentals for basketball. Semester at a Glance 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.

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 Lego I: Pulleys, belt, and wheel Lego II: Gearing up and down, renewable energy 9 Lego I: Paper Crinkler Lego II: Land Yacht Lego I: Gears Lego II: Gearing down, measuring 10 Lego I: Crane Lego II: Fly Wheel Parent Showcase Lego I: Worm gears Lego II: Gearing up, energy Parents will be invited to the last class.

Nexplore Pottery offers a unique outlet for young artists to sculpt their ideas into one-of-a-kind creations, fostering self-expression and building confidence. This multisensory craft offers joy in experiencing the touch, smells, and sights of clay. Students learn to strategically use a pottery wheel and sculpting tools to create imaginative projects. Manipulating clay helps students understand that they can change something with their own hands and influence the outside world. Semester at a Glance Week Project Lesson 1 Clay Slab Pendants Students create a pendant and learn the techniques needed to work with clay slabs: flattening, cutting, hole punching, and carving the slabs. 2 Paint Your Pendant Students paint their pendants, practicing basic principles for painting on non-flat surfaces. 3 Pinch Pots Students create a pot and learn about pinching techniques, drawing on experience from past classes to carve details or smooth imperfections on their pot. 4 Paint Your Pinch pot Students paint their pinch pots, learning about using geometric shapes in design. 5 Coil Pots Students create a coil pot, learning the techniques needed to size and roll long coils of clay and wrap the coil to create a round pot shape. 6 Paint Your Coil Pot Students paint their coil pots, learn to use pointillism in painting. 7 Pinch Pot Creatures Students make a creature, use structural support to attach body parts, and engage in imaginative creation. 8 Paint Your Pinch Pot Creatures Students paint their Pinch Pot Creatures, learn about color theory, and combine colors to create new shades. 9 Pinch Pot, Coil, and Slab Animal Design Students make an animal, making artistic choices on how to combine techniques learned from all previous classes. 10 Paint Your Animal Students paint their animals, learning to use patterns and repetition in their painting.

Our Martial Arts Program is designed to help students cultivate discipline, self-defense skills, confidence, and physical fitness through martial arts techniques and principles. Semester at a Glance Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Intro to martial arts and how to hold a fist Rally races and punches 2 Roundhouse kick and sidekick Mountain climbers and paddles 3 Front stance, back stance, and blocks Jumping jack and follow the leader 4 Combos Jogging, punches, strikes, and kicks 5 Form Rally races and basic form 6 Advanced kicks and strikes Partner exercises, spinning, and turning kicks 7 Self defense Partner exercises, escaping chokes, grabs, and hug 8 Form, self-defense, advanced kicks Running and tornado kick 9 Practice for showcase Kicks, stances, punches, strikes, and blocks 10 Final showcase Presentation

The IAC Dance 4 Fun Program explores the art of movement, expressions, and performance! We offer a variety of dance styles and throughout our program, students build the confidence to put on a dance showcase and show off their moves! Whether you are a beginner or have experience in dance, our program is the perfect place for students to come and have FUN! Semester at a Glance Week Skills/Activities 1 (1) Introductions and ice breaker (2) Review rules and expectations (3) Fun warm up to get the body moving (4) Learn the art of: dance styles, history, and rhythm (5) Learn dance choreography 2 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: movement, dance circle, freestyle, improv (4) Learn dance choreography 3 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: expression, facials, emotions, feelings (4) Learn dance choreography 4 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: teamwork, group work (4) Learn dance choreography 5 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: music, practice dancing to different beats, sounds, tempos, (4) Learn dance choreography 6 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3Learn the art of: precision, clean lines, technique (4) Learn dance choreography 7 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of music, dancing to different beats, sounds, tempos (4) Learn dance choreography 8 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: performance, formation of group routine (4) Learn dance choreography and practice for showcase 9 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Learn the art of: performance, formation, finalizing group routine (4) Learn dance choreography and practice for showcase 10 Parents will be invited to see our Dance Showcase

The world of music is a beautiful place. In Piano students will learn how to play the keyboard while having fun. All equipment will be provided during class. Semester at a Glance Beginner Level Intermediate Level Beginner piano students will learn: Proper sitting posture Proper hand posture Piano Chord Progressions Finger Speed Exercises Ear Training Counting whole notes Counting quarter notes Counting half notes Music Theory Parents will be invited to the last week for a recital. Intermediate piano students will learn: Legato and Staccato Octaves Technical exercises How to successfully practice slowly The basics of pedaling Advanced piano pedaling techniques Forearm rotation Polyrhythms Repeated notes Correct way to use the metronome Useful exercises for the weaker fingers Fingering for scales, arpeggios, chords and more Parents will be invited to the last week for a recital.