FBISD Extended Learning Department

The Global Leadership & Culture Track prepares elementary students to become globally minded leaders through Spanish language instruction, cultural exploration, geography, and project-based learning. Students build communication skills while exploring the diversity of Spanish-speaking countries and learning how young people can positively impact their communities and the world. Throughout the semester, students develop the ACTFL communication skills of Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication while strengthening the 4 Cs of 21st Century Learning—Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Students also explore age-appropriate concepts from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through engaging projects that encourage empathy, leadership, and global citizenship. Week Theme Spanish Language Focus 1 What Is a Global Citizen? Greetings, introductions, countries, maps 2 Our Global Planet Continents, oceans, maps, cardinal directions 3 Communities Around the World Community places, helpers, transportation 4 Healthy Communities Food, exercise, emotions, healthy habits 5 Protecting Our Planet Animals, habitats, recycling, nature 6 Celebrating Cultures Traditions, music, holidays, celebrations 7 Kids Helping Kids Feelings, kindness, helping verbs 8 Young Problem Solvers Opinions, preferences, simple persuasive language 9 Leadership Through Communication Presentations, questions, descriptive language 10 Global Leadership Showcase Review and celebration

Learning to play percussion instruments 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 percussion techniques, rhythm patterns, and basic music skills through hands-on instruction and practice. Whether they are exploring percussion for the first time or building on existing skills, students will enjoy creating music while developing coordination, timing, and musicality. All equipment will be provided during class. Week Lesson 1 Find the Beat Focus: Introduction to the pulse of music. Instruments: Hand drums and marching. Activity: Playing a steady beat along with their own heartbeats. 2 Shake and Rattle Focus: Discovering untuned, high-pitched percussion. Instruments: Egg shakers and maracas. Activity: Sound matching games and dynamic control (loud vs. soft shaking). 3 Scrape and Tap Focus: Exploring unique textures and playing methods. Instruments: Guiros, triangles, and castanets. Activity: Creating "sound stories". 4 High vs. Low Focus: Understanding pitch differences in percussion. Instruments: Large bass drums vs. tiny finger cymbals. Activity: "Giants and Fairies" movement game based on audio cues. 5 Introduction to Melody Focus: Transitioning from rhythm to pitched notes. Instruments: Xylophones and Glockenspiels. Activity: Learning a simple two-note pattern (like "Starlight, Star Bright"). 6 The Human Drum Kit Focus: Body percussion and internalizing rhythm. Instruments: Clapping, stomping, snapping, and chest patting. Activity: Call-and-response rhythm copying games. 7-8 Colorful Harmony Focus: Pitch tracking and team coordination. Activity: Group performance where each child controls one color/note. 9 Rehearsal and Conducting Focus: Ensemble playing and following a leader. Instruments: Full instrument pet; mix of all previous tools. Activity: Learning visual hand signs for "Start," "Stop," "Loud," and "Soft." 10 The Grand Finale Jam Focus: Performance and celebration. Instruments: Student choice. Activity: A mini-concert showcase or recording session for parents.

Get ready for a season full of creativity, discovery, and hands-on innovation! In our Challenge Island STEM Exploration class, students will dive into exciting engineering and science challenges while building problem-solving, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills. Young innovators will explore activities such as Molecular Chemistry Challenges, creating solutions in a Pet Emergency Room, designing Mars rovers, building and testing Scribble Bots, discovering the science behind blood types, and more! Each week brings a new, engaging, high-interest STEM adventure where imagination meets engineering. To learn more visit: https://youtu.be/CUDxQYlHUuU Week Challenge Name Description 1 Molecule Maker Students will build simple molecular models using colorful playdough and toothpicks to explore how atoms connect to form molecules while developing creativity, problem-solving, and early chemistry skills. 2 Mission: Blood Science Students will explore blood components and blood types, create a slime model of blood, and design an interactive game to discover how white blood cells protect the body from infection. 3 Magic School Bus: Body Pinball Quest Students will journey through the human body with the Magic School Bus as they explore major organs and design a hands-on pinball game that builds creativity, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. 4 Pet Emergency Room Students will explore the role of veterinarians, discover how animals stay healthy, learn how X-rays help care for pets, and create their own animal X-ray model. 5 Pawsome Puppy Pounce Students will explore animal instincts, DNA, species, and predator-prey relationships while designing roller coasters, pulley systems, and an exciting Rube Goldberg chain reaction challenge with their STEAM Team. 6 Bot Art Lab Students will build a simple Scribble Bot to explore engineering, motion, and vibration while developing creativity, problem-solving, fine motor, and teamwork skills. 7 Simple Machine Treehouse Students will explore the six simple machines and use engineering, creativity, and problem-solving skills to design and build a working treehouse filled with moving machine elements. 8 Mighty Mars Rover Students will become space engineers as they design and build their own Mighty Mars Rover while exploring how rovers travel, solve problems, and help scientists explore the surface of Mars. 9 Dino Bone Lift Students will explore engineering and simple machines by building a working winch system to lift and transport dinosaur bones while discovering how lifting systems are used in real life. 10 Hurricane to Turbine Challenge Students will explore hurricanes, wind energy, and energy transfer while designing and building a working wind turbine to discover how wind can be converted into power.

Our basketball class is designed for students interested in learning the fundamental skills and rules of basketball. Instruction will focus on the proper mechanics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding. The class combines skill development drills with game-like situations to improve physical fitness, foster teamwork, and enhance overall game understanding in a fun and educational environment. Students of all experience levels are welcome to participate! Each student will receive a T-shirt. Week Skill Focus Activities & Games 1 Introduction to basketball, safety, athletic stance, ball familiarity Ball handling exploration, dribble freeze, basketball relays 2 Basic dribbling with dominant hand Red light/green light dribbling, cone dribbles, shark attack dribble game 3 Control the ball Crossover dribbles, changing speed and direction 4 Passing partners Chest pass, bounce pass, teamwork 5 Shoot for success Proper shooting form and layup introduction 6 Defense win games Defensive stance, movement, guarding space 7 Rebound and hustle Rebounding, boxing out, effort plays 8 Team play time Offensive spacing, moving without the ball 9 Game ready Review all skills, basketball rules, scrimmage preparation 10 Basketball showcase Full game play, tournament, skills celebration

The 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! Each student will receive a T-shirt. Week Theme Dance Focus 1 Dance Party Kick Off Dance basics, rhythm, personal space 2 Disney Magic Part I Basic pop dance moves 3 Disney Magic Part II Dance foundations and grooves 4 Pop Star Party Part I Cultural dance exploration 5 Pop Star Party Part II Dance storytelling and expression 6 Creative Movement Magic Stage presence and confidence 7 Glow Party Groove Part I Performance energy and stage presence 8 Glow Party Groove Part II Combining dance skills and formations 9 Showcase Stars Routine building and polishing 10 Dance Celebration Showcase Final performance and awards

Build, code, and solve real-world challenges in this exciting hands-on STEM class! Students will use VEX GO Robotics to design, build, and program robots that complete themed missions, including Ocean Science Exploration, City Technology Rebuild, Village Engineering Construction, and a Mars Math Expedition. Along the way, they'll develop engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while learning block-based programming and progressing toward writing code in Python. Students will also be introduced to the exciting world of competitive robotics as they put their creations to the test.