FBISD Extended Learning Department

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 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 Parent Showcase Lego I: Pulleys, belt, and wheel Lego II: Gearing up and down, renewable energy Parents will be invited to the last class.

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 Semester at a Glance Week Lesson and Band Color Lesson 1 Welcome to TKS and Identifying (rainbow/white) Chess Basics: moves, values and names 2 Backrowing (olive) Smother-mate uses their pieces 3 Sacrificing (turquoise) Make them chess the “bunny” 4 Deflecting (blue) Simply remove the defender 5 Trapping (plum) Cut off their escape 6 Discovering (violet) Uncover a surprise attack 7 Double Checkmating (brown) Two separate checks please 8 Showcase (gray) Parents will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney

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. Semester at a Glance Week Recipe Lesson/Skills 1 Sunny Citrus Salad Knife skills, juicing, taste test 2 Raspberry Lemon Muffins Scoop and level, cutting in butter, dry vs. liquid 3 Margarita Pizza Rolls Knife skills 4 Toad in the Hole Egg cracking, skillet skills 5 Strawberry Shortcake Knife skills, scoop and level whisking 6 Spring Rolls and Radish Chips Knife skills 7 Broccoli Tots Egg cracking 8 Student’s Choice - Showcase Parents will be invited to the last class to sample two of the recipes made by their child.

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.

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 Week 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 Final showcase Presentation

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. Semester at a Glance 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 Parent Showcase Parents will be invited to see all the skills that students learned during class.

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.