FBISD Extended Learning Department

Students become architects and builders as they explore columns, arches, towers, bridges, and landmarks from different places and time periods. Using 3D printing pens, students create flat structural pieces and connect them to form freestanding models. Along the way, they strengthen fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, creativity, and an understanding of how shapes work together to make structures stable. Week Lesson Title Lesson Description & Objectives 1 3Doodler Building Challenge Students practice tracing lines, filling shapes, and connecting flat pieces with a 3D printing pen and learn how strong edges, reinforced corners, and wide bases help structures stand. 2 Ancient Columns Students trace and assemble columns and learn how columns support buildings and how Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles use different details. 3 Roman Archways Students create arches from curved stencils and rectangular supports and learn how arches are used in doorways, bridges, and aqueducts. 4 Aqueduct Bridge Students connect repeated arch pieces to build a short aqueduct or bridge and learn how repetition and evenly spaced supports strengthen a structure. 5 Pyramid Builders Students trace triangular panels and connect them to create a pyramid and learn how triangular faces and a wide base help make stable structures. 6 Castle Construction Students assemble a castle facade or small tower using rectangles, battlements, and arch pieces and learn how walls, towers, gates, and repeated shapes define castle architecture. 7 Pagoda Tower Students stack simple square frames and roof pieces to create a tiered pagoda-inspired tower and learn how repeated levels create height, balance, and rhythm. 8 Geometric Dome Students connect a small set of triangles to create a partial dome and learn how repeated geometric pieces can form a larger three-dimensional shape. 9 World Landmark Mash-up Students combine familiar stencils to design an original landmark featuring at least two architectural elements and learn how architects adapt and combine ideas to make new structures. 10 Design Your Own Landmark Students design and build an original freestanding landmark and learn how architects use purpose, shape, balance, and decorative details to develop a complete structure.

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 drones are here! Let the battles begin. In this hands-on, interactive class, you will learn how to safely fly drone robots. Working in teams, you will be able to code your drone to compete in missions that will prepare you for the ultimate team challenge at the end of the week. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Learn basic flight safety and takeoff. Create student accounts, explore drone safety rules, and perform a first flight (stable hover and safe landing). 2 Understand flight physics and manual steering. Explore how propellers affect movement, navigate obstacle courses using manual controls, and begin basic speed trials. 3 Introduction to drone programming. Complete the basic sprint/laps challenge, link drones to computers, and begin coding autonomous shapes. 4 Program elevation changes. Finish automated shape-drawing flight paths and code vertical movement controls. 5 Master hurdle races and multi-axis movement. Compete in the automated hurdle race and start programming complex movements along multiple axes simultaneously. 6 Execute automated geometric patterns. Finalize multi-axis programming and utilize the Move block to guide the drone through vertical octagons. 7 Apply advanced manual flight mechanics. Practice coordinated rotation and pitch exercises, then compete in a manual slalom race. 8 Integrate hardware sensors. Read physical sensor telemetry within RoboLink and begin programming automated hover adjustments. 9 Program logic and perform tricks. Apply conditional logic (if/then statements) for automated altitude control and perform manual aerial flips. 10 Synthesize skills for the final showcase. Design a final comprehensive obstacle course, complete the ultimate trial, and execute automated drone choreography.

Get ready for a semester full of cookies, creativity, and hands-on learning! Each week, students will make a different cookie while exploring important baking techniques such as measuring, mixing, shaping, portion control, filled centers, mix-ins, and flavor balance. Students will also learn about kitchen safety, proper cookie storage, and the history behind featured cookies and ingredients. Through fun cookie scenarios and interactive activities, students will build confidence, problem-solving skills, creativity, and independence in the kitchen. The semester will conclude with a special Parent Showcase where students can demonstrate what they have learned. Week Featured Cookie 1 Introduction to the class: learn foundational kitchen safety practices; identify baking tools and ingredients, build basic culinary and baking vocabulary, develop responsibility by maintaining an organized and clean workspace 2 Apple Thumbprint Cookie 3 Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie 4 Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie 5 Smore Chocolate Chip Cookie 6 Maple Cookie with Maple Glaze 7 Fall Kitchen Sink Cookie 8 Sprinkle Drop Cookies and Parent Showcase

Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Viewing projects at home requires the Java version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Week Lesson/Activity 1 Introduction & Texture Design: Ice Breakers. Account setup and navigating MCreator. Synthesizing a plan for an Ore Pack and designing textures. 2 Building the Ore Pack Elements: Utilizing custom textures to build block and item elements within the workspace. 3 World Gen & Recipes: Modifying terrain algorithms using World Generation parameters. Generating crafting and smelting recipes. 4 Custom Biomes & Dimensions: Exploring biome mod elements. Utilizing Dimension tools to build custom realms. 5 Custom Structure Generation: Building structures in Minecraft and converting them to .NBT files. Coding structures to spawn randomly. 6 Coding Procedures & Rapid Prototyping: Coding custom food items to apply potion effects to players. Using Pack Creation tools to prototype object types. 7 Advanced Coding Math & Randomization: Utilizing built-in Math functions to control lightning positions. Generating random values using Java's Math methods. 8 The Lucky Block Mod: Setting up block elements and basic block logic outcomes. Creating random number generators to control broken block actions. 9 Loot Tables & Lucky Block Outcomes: Integrating alternative randomized outcomes via loot tables. Finalizing multiple custom code block outcomes. 10 Custom Mob Design & Final Showcase: Designing custom mob textures in BlockBench. Importing models, modifying AI behaviors, and exporting the final .JAR/.ZIP files for the parent showcase. Parent Showcase.

Learning to play the piano 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 piano techniques, basic music theory, and keyboard skills through hands-on instruction and practice. Whether they are sitting at the piano for the first time or building on existing skills, students will enjoy creating music while developing their musical abilities. All equipment will be provided during class. Week Lesson 1 Students will be introduced to Middle C and Finger and Numbers. 2 Students will then learn the value of Middle C - Teach them about putting their hands in Middle C position (LH on F-G-A-B-C, RH on C-D-E-F-G, thumbs sharing Middle C). 3 Teach a basic warm-up — Piano alphabet and numbers. Learning to hear various keystrokes. 4 New song introduced along with various key stroke warmups. 5 Learning notes/warm-ups on keystrokes. 6 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 7 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 8 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 9 Prepare for recital. 10 Recital day. Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s accomplishments.