FBISD Extended Learning Department

Join this invention packed class where problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity will be challenged with time-based challenges. Kids will collaborate, construct, test, succeed, and fail to solve problems that stretch their minds and reinforce hands-on science and engineering principles. Semester at a Glance Week Challenge name Description 1 Ski Slalom Speedway Understand the scientific meaning of Force as it relates to slalom skiing. Design a Ski Slalom Speedway that functions like the prototype. 2 Spirit Rally at Sharky’s Bank Learn about some famous entrepreneurs and their achievements and what it means to be an entrepreneur. Apply the STEAMbuilding steps (i.e. the Scientific Process) to build a mechanical savings bank. 3 City Planner Speedway Learn about magnets, poles, attraction, and repulsion and about new, pollution free alternatives for transportation. Collaborate with their team to design and build a new city. 4 Assistive Graber Device Design and build a grabber device, teams build their prototype which they test, evaluate, and make improvements. 5 Elephant Prosthetic Challenge Brainstorm and design a prosthetic leg for an elephant. Teams will test it out on human knee, so it must be safe, comfortable and stay on when they walk. 6 Water Turbine Learn about hydroelectric generators and how they convert mechanical energy into electricity. Design and build a water turbine and teams can compare the amount of weights their different designs will lift. 7 Suspension Bridge Learn about the structure and use of a suspension bridge. Construct a physical prototype: starting with plans and ideas, using materials to build the physical model. 8 Candle Carousel Design and build your own candle carousel and investigate how the spinning speed of the carousel is related to the number of candles you use to power it. How fast can you make it spin? 9 Hydra Head Launch Follow the STEAMbuilding® Process to design air powered launchers that can launch 1,2 and 3 Hydra rockets the farthest distance. Collect and use data to improve their launcher and rocket designs. 10 Tiger Fairway Use creative and critical thinking skills to design and build a mini golf course that includes holes with varying degrees of difficulty.

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 Wet on wet and Blotting Techniques Students will create their sixth work of art of any choice or subject matter for their final exhibition. Learning the wet on wet technique and applying all six techniques learned. Instructor individual feedback provided. 9 Final Artwork of Choice Students will continue to work on and complete their final artwork for student sharing. Instructor individual feedback provided. 10 Final Showcase How to photograph and document your artwork. Final exhibition with student sharing showcase and critique.

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. Semester at a Glance Week Theme Lesson/Activity 1 Dry Ice Capades Students manipulate matter in all of its three states! They melt metal in boiling water and freeze water with just a breath of dry ice! They watch metal become liquid, and see water become a solid as dry ice sublimates - going straight from a solid to a gas! 2 Slime Time Kids ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! They create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics! They get to take home their own concoction of Mad Science Slime! 3 Glow Show Students discover amazing things that glow bright in the dark! They probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology! They learn to make secret messages that only they can see! 4 Detective Science Kids play detective and help crack a case! They inspect fingerprints, mystery powders, ink samples, and teeth impressions. Then, they create a composite from memory. 5 Science of Toys What makes toys work? Kids learn about motorized toys and take a spin with kinetic tops. They balance a bird to reveal its center of gravity. 6 Bugs! Kids engross themselves in entomology! They inspect authentic insect specimens. They update their insect anatomy know-how and match up insects with their habitats. 7 Earthworks Kids dig into Earth Science! They uncover rock samples and discover how they formed. They inspect fluorescing minerals, model the moving plates that cause bends and breaks, and learn how sediment stacks. 8 Lab Works Kids experience what it’s like to be real Mad Scientists in this whirlwind class on how a lab works! They learn to manipulate laboratory equipment and experiment at their personal lab bench. 9 Chem in a Flash Children hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experience! They perform instantaneous experiments in this fast-paced class about split-second reactions that go like mad! 10 Junior Reactors Children create a tiny world of atoms! They learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results!

This introductory class is designed for students who are new to gymnastics and tumbling. With an emphasis on proper form, safety, and fun, students will gain confidence while developing essential skills that will form the foundation for more advanced gymnastics and tumbling in the future. 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) Forward rolls (5) Plank hold, Superman hold 2 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Handstands, balance (4) Shoulder taps, wall push ups (5) Balance beam challenge 3 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Forward rolls, backward rolls (4) Hollow hold, v-sits (5) Obstacle course 4 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Handstand progressions, cartwheels progression (4) Cartwheel races or handstand challenge 5 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Jumping and flexibility (4) Jump rope 6 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Round-off, backbend/bridge (4) Round-off challenge 7 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Backbends, bridge holds (4) Shoulder flexibility, backbend race 8 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Back handspring, flexibility, spotting (4) Backhand spring challenge 9 (1) Review expectations (2) Fun warm up (3) Review for showcase 10 Parent 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.

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.

Give your child the gift of another language with our Spanish class. Our music and play based methodology are fun, interactive, and innovative, helping children acquire the language through games and fun activities. This semester’s thematic unit is My Five Senses. Semester at a Glance Week Can-Do Statement 1 Core Curriculum: The students can greet someone politely; can introduce themselves when they meet people and tell someone their name; can ask someone how they are doing; can tell someone how they are doing; can tell someone whether or not they understand them; can pronounce the vowels in Spanish; can say goodbye politely. Thematic Curriculum: The students can use verbs related to the five senses to describe what they experience in simple sentences, and they can recognize and understand simple sentences when someone describes what they experience using verbs related to the five senses. 2 Core Curriculum: The students can count up to ten; can respond to questions such as their age; can ask someone their age; can count how many colors are in the rainbow; can name days of the week; can answer when asked what day is today; can explain that in Spanish the days of the week are not capitalized; can say some activities they do in different on different days. Thematic Curriculum: Sense of Sight - The students can say what they see using simple phrases, such as 'I see a tree,' 'I see a dog,' or 'I see a book.' The students can respond to questions about what they see and ask others about what they see using simple phrases. 3 Core Curriculum: The students can greet someone based on the time of the day; can name foods they like; can name some foods they dislike; can name some of their favorite places to visit and find them in the map; can say where they live and where their family is from. Thematic Curriculum: Sense of Smell - The students can say what they smell using simple phrases, and they can recognize and understand words or phrases about things they can smell. The students can respond to questions about what they smell and ask others about what they smell using simple phrases. 4 Core Curriculum: The students can answer when asked how they are feeling; can name some members of their family; can say if they think their family is big or small. Students can say if they have a pet and describe their pets. Thematic Curriculum: Sense of Taste - The students can say what they taste using simple phrases, and they can recognize and understand words or phrases about things they can taste. The students can respond to questions about what they taste and ask others about what they taste using simple phrases. 5 Core Curriculum: The students can use some words to describe the weather; can say when they are hungry; can name some months of the year; can answer when asked which month are we in. Thematic Curriculum: Review of the senses of Sight, Smell and Taste. 6 Core curriculum: The students can say which month their birthday is in; can say when they are thirsty; can say the name of some beverages they like to drink; can say the names of some fruits; can say the color of the fruits; can say if a food is a vegetable or not. Thematic Curriculum: Sense of Touch - The students can say what they feel and touch using simple phrases, and they can recognize and understand words or phrases about things they can feel and touch. The students can respond to questions about what they feel and touch and ask others about what they feel and touch using simple phrases. 7 Core Curriculum: The students can express their emotions; can use opposite emotions accurately and can ask someone how they are doing.; can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Thematic Curriculum: Sense of Hearing - The students can say what they hear using simple phrases, and they can recognize and understand words or phrases about things they can hear. The students can respond to questions about what they hear and ask others about what they hear using simple phrases. 8 Core Curriculum: The students can name some clothing items; can say what clothing items they should wear in different types of weather; can say when something is long or short. Thematic Curriculum: Review of the senses of Touch and Hearing. 9 Core Curriculum: The students can say when something is near or far; can name the four seasons of the year; can say what the weather is like in the four seasons of the year; can say some things they like to do in each of the four seasons of the year. The students will begin practicing for the final showcase. Thematic Curriculum: Putting it all together - The students will work on a project in which they will showcase things they like and do not like to taste, smell, hear, feel and see, and will review the vocabulary and structures learned. 10 Party/Fiesta; final showcase. * The order in which the core curriculum topics and vocabulary are incorporated may vary. * We follow a spiral curriculum in which each class will begin with a review of concepts previously learned, and, after incorporating the new content, we will close with a review of the concepts learned that class. * Can-do statements describe the goal of what we want learners to independently do after a lesson.

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! Semester at a Glance Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Class Introduction and basic food safety Food safety, set expectations, discuss schedule 2 Making American Buttercream and 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 six cupcakes to take home. 4 Icing and Decorating Small Single Layer Cakes Decorate cake using skills learned to take home. 5 Pull Dots, Drop and Swirl Flowers and Leaves Learn how to pipe drop flowers with leaves. Decorate six cupcakes to take home. 6 Using Flower Nails to Create Sunflowers Make a new batch of American Buttercream. Teach students how to properly use flower nails and how to pipe sunflowers using the flower nail. 7 Piping Hydrangea Learn how to pipe hydrangeas. Decorate a cake with sunflowers and hydrangea designs. 8 Decorate Final Cupcakes Students will decorate cupcakes using skills learned and take it home.

STEP into a space where mind, body and community unite in perfect sync! Our unique dance fusion style blends inspiration Hip Hop & Modern Dance with the rich traditions of Stepping, K-Pop, Bollywood, West African and Latin dance. Our skilled coaches promote physical health, mental-emotional wellness, positive social interactions, and cultural appreciation. As they master each step and movement participants dive into the world of dance technique, gain valuable performance experience, and hone their teamwork and leadership skills in a fun-filled supportive environment. Semester at a Glance Week Lesson/Activity 1 Students will engage in Team building, Get to Know You activities and learn warm up routines. 2 Students will learn drills, team formations and team identity. 3 Students will learn section one of dance routines in whole group/ small groups including Hip Hop/ Modern and traditional dance of team choice. 4 Students will learn section two of dance routines in whole group/ small groups including Hip Hop/ Modern and traditional dance of team choice. 5 Students will learn section three of dance routines in whole group/ small groups including Hip Hop/ Modern and traditional dance of team choice. 6 Students will review and refine sections one through three of dance routines in whole group/ small groups including Hip Hop/ Modern and traditional dance of team choice. 7 Students will rehearse the entire presentation with small group intensives as needed. 8 Students will rehearse the entire presentation with small group intensives as needed. 9 Students will have a dress rehearsal with uniform and/ or props. 10 Culmination Performance in collaboration with campus/ district showcases, Program shirts with student-led creative design elements (i.e Scarves, jeans, bandanas) Program certificate and team pictures.

Backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills. Semester at a Glance Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Dribbling Develop dribbling skills with close control when having your head up. 2 Turning Develop turning skills in order to change directions. 3 Dribbling 1v1 Develop dribbling skills with speed to beat a defender. 4 Ball Control Develop close ball control with all parts of the body. 5 Short Passing Develop short passing skills along the ground with accuracy. 6 Pass and Move Develop passing and movement off the ball (support play). 7 Shooting Develop shooting skills with the laces. 8 Receiving the Ball on the Ground Develop close control (1st touch) with both feet under pressure. 9 Defending 1v1 Develop defending skills on how to apply pressure on the ball. 10 Long Passing Develop longer passing skills on the ground and in the air with accuracy.