FBISD Extended Learning Department

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.

Playing guitar—or any instrument—has a calming effect on the mind and body, it’s often said that music can soothe the soul. Simply listening to music has many benefits but learning to play an instrument can be even more beneficial. Playing a musical instrument is a brilliant way to express yourself and really focus on something you love. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Guitar Basics Students will get familiar with the guitar and learn how to hold and tune their guitar. 2 Naming all the Parts of a Guitar Students will learn all the vocabulary and terms related to the guitar. 3 Strumming, Picking, Strings 1-6 Students will learn how to strum the guitar using their fingers/pick. 4 “Quite Guitars” and “Table Top” Students will learn how to quiet their guitar and how to place their guitar on their lap. 5 Playing Strings 1-6 Students will play along with the instructor as the instructor calls out the numbers of each individual string. 6 Song Introduction A new song will be introduced to the students along with various key stroke warmups. 7 Playing Students will play various songs. 8 Song Selection for Recital Students will decide which song they would like to focus on for their recital performance. 9 Practice for Recital Students will continue to practice for their recital performance. 10 Recital Day Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s performance.

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. 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 Drivers/Woods Warm up exercises, quick review of Full Swing 2, learn the proper technique to hit a wood (Driver/Hybrid), ball position, swing cues 9 Drive, Chip, and Putt Warm up exercises, have students attempt a "Drive, Chip, Putt" contest to gauge progress! 10 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.

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. Lego I: Kinder; Lego II: 1st-3rd; Lego III: 4th-5th Week Build Lesson/Skill/Activity 1 Lego I: The Retractable Clamp Lego II: The Air Rescue Lego III: The Intelligent Car Lego I: Connecting rods and pins Lego II: Electricity and motor, vertical gear drive motor Lego III: Programming and scripts 2 Lego I: The Funny Seesaw Lego II: My Little Car Lego III: The Racing Car Lego I: Connecting beams, principal of leverage Lego II: Gear transmission and friction Lego III: Forward/backward scripts, lights, sound effects 3 Lego I: The Funny Tumbler Lego II: The Crawling Worm Lego III: The Obedient Car Lego I: Center of gravity, source of tumbler Lego II: Walking pattern of the looper Lego III: Loop, microphone, lighting scripts 4 Lego I: The Swing Lego II: The Farm Defense Lego III: The Detecting Car Lego I: Application of triangle structure Lego II: Belt drive, crank slider transmission Lego III: If/then scripts, programming modules 5 Lego I: The Lantern Lego II: The Harvest Season Lego III: The Tyrannosaurus Lego I: Gear transmission Lego II: Belt drive, cam drive Lego III: Loop and sensor scripts 6 Lego I: The Hand Fan Lego II: The Little Tortoise Lego III: The Smart Mouse Lego I: Gear acceleration and hamburger structure Lego II: Idler wheels Lego III: Differential turning, ratchet pawl and belt drive 7 Lego I: The Crazy Gyros Lego II: My Architect Lego III: The Shooting Master Lego I: Rack drive, center of gravity Lego II: Connecting rod transmission Lego III: Using variables to achieve scoring 8 Lego I: The Little Car Lego II: The Planets Lego III: The Fierce Crocodile Lego I: Elastic potential energy and kinetic energy Lego II: Belt and vertical drive, revolution and rotation Lego III: Motor forward and reverse scripts 9 Lego I: The Eggbeater Lego II: The Sewing Machine Lego III: The Sorting Machine Lego I: Coaxial gear transmission Lego II: Slider mechanism, gear transmission Lego III: Waiting and sensor scripts 10 Lego I: The Safety Barrier Lego II: The Street Sweeper Lego III: The Mine Clearance Lego I: Worm gear drive, quadrilateral structure Lego II: Vertical gear transmission Lego III: Crank rocker structure, sensor, lights, motor scripts Parents will be invited to the last class.

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! 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

IAC is here to give you the ultimate Pickleball experience! Pickleball is a fun, social and friendly sport that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and volleyball! The rules are super simple, making this sport easy to learn and enjoy! No prior experience is required for our IAC Pickleball program as our coach’s focus on the FUN of learning. Week Skills/Activities 1 (1) Introductions and ice breaker (2) Review rules and expectations (3) Fun warm up to get the body moving (4) Introduce equipment (5) Learn scoring system (6) Practice basic ball control skills 2 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach proper grip techniques (4) Introduce basic stances (5) Practice hitting with different grips and stances 3 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach serving techniques and strategies (4) Practice serving drills 4 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach footwork and positioning (4) Practice drills and serving from different angles and speeds 5 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Introduce volleys (4) Teach proper techniques for volleying (5) Practice volleying drills 6 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach dinks and drop shots (4) Practice drills for dinking and dropping shots 7 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Introduce basic game strategies (4) Teach how to anticipate opponent’s moves (5) Play mini games 8 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach basics of doubles (4) Focus on positioning on the court (5) Double play drills 9 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Simulate various game situations (4) Teach how to stay calm and focused (5) Play matches 10 Parents will be invited to see our Pickleball Showcase

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.

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.

Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, crafting 3D experiences, and learning basic programming concepts. At the end of the week, take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device. Students do not need a mobile device to take the class but will need access to a mobile device at home. VR projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction to virtual reality and the Interface and tools in CoSpaces Edu. 2 Design an Immersive virtual reality lobby and assemble the VR headsets. 3 Create custom 3D models for your VR world. 4 Code actions for objects in your 3D world. 5 Create a custom story using interactive dialog. 6 Customize levels to enhance premade and student made templates. 7 Code challenges to create your virtual world for VR gaming. 8 Add moving platforms to enhance your virtual reality experience. 9 Use Virtual Reality Collectibles to Build Advanced Levels. 10 Finalize projects and showcase to parents.

Get ready to dribble, shoot, and score in our action-packed basketball program designed specifically for elementary school students! In this class, kids will learn essential basketball skills while having a blast on the court. Our experienced coaches foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Intro to Basketball Learn coordination and conditioning. 2 Dribbling Basics Learn how to properly dribble a basketball. 3 Passing + Catching Practice chest and bounce passes. 4 Shooting Techniques Learn layups and practice free throws. 5 Defensive Skills Work on defensive drills, such as closeout defense and steal and recover. 6 Offensive Strategies Work on offensive drills, such as fast breaks and pick and roll. 7 Teamwork + Communication Learn how to work together as a team. 8 Practice Play Practice in small groups. 9 Drills + Games Have extra fun on the court with games. 10 Review + Game Play Review what we learned and hold scrimmages.

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!

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.