FBISD Extended Learning Department

Get ready for a sweet adventure in baking! During this 8-week class, students will learn how to mix, shape, dip, and decorate fun themed cake pops inspired by the seasons—from Valentine’s hearts to spring flowers and beach days. Each week builds new skills in creativity, design, and kitchen confidence, ending with a special parent showcase where families join in on the fun. It’s the perfect blend of learning, laughter, and sprinkles! Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Welcome & Kitchen Kickoff Theme: “Meet, Greet, and Sweet!” Get to know your fellow bakers Review class expectations, kitchen safety, and cleanliness Discuss ingredients and tools used in cake pop making Fun team activity: Decorate an apron for use each week Focus Skill: Kitchen safety, teamwork, following directions 2 Cake Pop Basics Theme: “Let’s Make Cake Pops!” Learn how to crumble and mix pre-baked cake with frosting Practice rolling uniform cake balls Learn how to melt chocolate safely and dip cake pops Decorate with sprinkles and drizzles Focus Skill: Forming shapes, melting, and dipping chocolate 3 Season of Love Theme: “Love Pops!” Create heart-shaped and swirl cake pops Use red, pink, and white chocolate Decorate with hearts, sprinkles, and edible glitter Discuss creative color combinations and design ideas Focus Skill: Shaping and layering colors 4 Springtime Blossoms Theme: “Flower Power Pops” Turn cake pops into colorful spring flowers Learn to use fondant or candy pieces for petals and leaves Experiment with pastel color palettes Focus Skill: Using candy/fondant accents and design assembly 5 Down by the Shore Theme: “Beach Party Pops” Make beach ball, flip-flop, and sunshine cake pops Use graham cracker “sand” and candy seashells Discuss how to use textures for creative designs Focus Skill: Texture and themed decoration 6 Critter Creations Theme: “Bug & Animal Pops” Design animal cake pops like ladybugs, bees, and chicks Learn how to use mini candies for faces and features Practice details with edible markers and piping Focus Skill: Fine decorating details and character design 7 Pop Art Party Theme: “Design Your Own Pop!” Kids design their own unique themed cake pop Practice their favorite techniques (shaping, dipping, detailing) Focus Skill: Independent planning and creativity 8 Parent Showcase & Celebration Theme: “Bake & Bond: Family Cake Pop Challenge!” Parents join their young bakers to create cake pops together Kids share what they’ve learned Focus Skill: Presentation, teamwork, and confidence

Mad Science brings science to life with hands-on experiments that let children see, touch, and experience STEM concepts. Each class features 4–8 mind-blowing experiments exploring ideas from multiple angles, making complex concepts easier to understand. With rotating lessons in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and technology, our programs connect STEM to real life and foster First Principles Thinking. By nurturing curiosity, we help children develop a lifelong habit of exploration—fueling discovery and a love of learning. Our TEKS-aligned programs support STAAR readiness, and every class includes a themed take-home project to reinforce the day’s topic. Students also become Junior Mad Scientists, learning to share their ideas through mini science shows. To learn more about Mad Science visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnQbRvwwkwA Week Theme Lesson/Activity 1 Che-mystery Children discover the mysterious wonders of chemical science. They learn the difference between physical and chemical changes through exciting, hands-on experiments. 2 Current Events Children investigate conductors, insulators, and other elements in the world of circuit electricity. They connect with circuits and discover the wonders of technology! 3 Fun-damental Forces Kids find out about forces by doing experiments on gravity, centripetal force, and inertia. They check out a gyroscope, make cars fly down a track and do a few balancing tricks to discover how forces affect motion. 4 Science of Magic Children discover the magic of science and learn the science behind some well-known magic tricks! They untangle Houdini's chains and learn how mirrors and optics can make things disappear. 5 Fantastic Fliers Children discover how the four forces of flight help things soar into the sky. They build all kinds of paper aircraft to help them understand in a tangible, hands-on way! 6 Super Structures Kids test out the basics of architectural design and structural engineering in this hands-on class about structures. They explore how triangles, arches, and bridges give strength to structures. 7 Under Pressure Kids discover how Bernoulli's principle can keep things in the air and how air pressure can be used to move things. 8 Wacky Water Children explore the amazing properties of water – density, solvency and surface tension – in this hands-on look at how water works. 9 Cell-ebrate Children build models of something they could otherwise not see. This modeling method helps students visualize the tiny factory parts that make up a working cell. 10 Ecosystems Students investigate the nature of ecosystems and cycles. These abstract concepts are made more accessible by role-playing food webs and modeling energy sources. The class learns about human impacts on the ecosystem and how field journals work to track the changes.

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

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 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 today! 7 Double Checkmating (brown) Two separate checks, please! 8 Bughouse (sky) Partner chess 9 Promoting (purple) One kid plays many kids at once! 10 Parent showcase for 10-week classes 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!

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. To learn more about the program, click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=XPx_jXM8ZjQ Week Recipe Lesson/Skills 1 Herby Green Smash Dip Knife safety skills, mashing 2 S’Mores Cookies Scoop and level, creaming 3 Green Spanakopita Triangles Mixing, shaping 4 Carrot Cake Muffins w/ Cream Cheese Glaze Scoop and level 5 Garden Frittata Egg cracking, skillet safety 6 Mixed Berry Lemon Bars Folding, scoop and level 7 Sushi Rolls w/ Zesty Edamame Knife skills 8 Student’s Choice/Showcase Presentation, serving

TGA Premier Sports features team-based sports designed to develop well-rounded athletes and strong team players. Students are introduced to a rotating lineup of exciting sports including lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, floor hockey, and flag football. Our program structure makes it easy for kids to try new formats, discover what they enjoy most, and build a solid foundation in multiple sports. All equipment will be provided. Week Sport – Skill Instruction Station Activities 1 Lacrosse – Cradle, scoop, pass/catch Uni – Pass catch | S – Cradle | P/C – Roll to scoop | D – Grid defense 2 Lacrosse – Shooting on the move, face offs Uni – Group juggle | S – Scoop to shoot | P/C – Basic catch | D – Get to the goal 3 Ultimate Frisbee – Catching, backhand and forehand Basic catch, shuffle pass, can jam 4 Ultimate Frisbee – Officiating and defense Can jam, box drill 5 Volleyball – Throw, catch, set, pass Pass catch, shuffle pass, triangle, and wall setting 6 Volleyball – Serve (underhand and overhand), skills review Group juggle, bounce to spike, bounce to spike, toss/set to spike 7 Floor Hockey – Holding the stick, puck control, passing Uni – Pass/catch | P – Leading | C – Simple dribble | S – Run and shoot 8 Floor Hockey – Shooting body position and grip Uni – Group juggle | P – Circle pass with movement | C – Stick poke | S – Weave and shoot 9 Flag Football – Flag pulling, centers, running backs, quarterbacks, receivers Uni – Pass and catch, flag, tag | QB – 5 spot | RB – Square sprints 10 Flag Football – Rushing the QB, defensive backs, interceptions Uni – Person in middle, flag pass rush | QB – 3 short/3 long | RB – Pitch to pass

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.

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: PreK-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.

Adventure Quest in Latin America is an exciting, immersive thematic unit that takes children on a vibrant cultural journey through México, Perú, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. Throughout the unit, students explore each country’s geography, traditions, music, animals, foods, and famous landmarks while building Spanish vocabulary and practicing simple conversational structures. Through interactive games, storytelling, and movement-based activities, children experience the rich diversity of Latin America in a playful and engaging way. Each class highlights a destination, allowing students to compare cultures, celebrate unique traditions, and develop cultural awareness while strengthening language skills in a dynamic, fun, and exploratory learning environment. We offer a different thematic unit each semester so children can keep learning about different things and stay engaged while learning Spanish. Families will have access to our digital platform, where they can download songs, games, activities, guides, and the complete thematic unit book. Week Curriculum/Thematic Topic 1 Thematic Curriculum: México - Land of colors and traditions (Part 1): The students will learn about México’s unique cultural traditions and famous landmarks, will learn vocabulary related to family, food, music, celebrations, and greetings in Spanish, and will practice using these words in simple sentence structures while engaging in activities that introduce Mexican history and daily life. 2 Thematic Curriculum: México - Music, Legends, Art, and Creativity (Part 2): The students will learn about Mexican music, dance, legends, and artistic traditions, will expand their vocabulary by learning words related to animals, artwork, and cultural symbols, and will use this vocabulary in simple conversational structures as they explore Mexican storytelling, art, and movement-based activities. 3 Thematic Curriculum: Perú – Landscapes, Culture, and Inca Wonders (Part 1): The students will learn about the country of Perú, including its diverse landscapes and the ancient Inca civilization, and will learn vocabulary to describe mountains, rivers, jungles, and cultural symbols, and will use these words in simple sentence structures while discussing the significance of Machu Picchu and other important places in Perú. 4 Thematic Curriculum: Perú – Animals, Festivals, Art, and Daily Life (Part 2): The students will learn about Peruvian animals, festivals, music, and artistic traditions, and will learn vocabulary to describe animals, foods, celebrations, and dances, and will use it in simple sentence structures as they participate in activities that explore Peruvian daily life, legends, and cultural celebrations. 5 Thematic Curriculum: Argentina – Landmarks, and Gaucho Culture (Part 1): The students will learn about Argentina’s cultural traditions such as tango and gaucho life, and will learn vocabulary to describe dances, traditions, landmarks, and cultural symbols, and will use it in simple sentence structures while discussing important places and cultural practices found throughout Argentina. 6 Thematic Curriculum: Argentina – Sports, Weather, Patagonia, and Everyday Traditions (Part 2): The students will learn about Argentine sports, foods, and the landscapes of Patagonia, and will learn vocabulary to describe weather, seasons, sports, and foods, and will use it in simple sentence structures while discussing how climate and daily traditions vary across different regions of Argentina. 7 Thematic Curriculum: Colombia – Biodiversity, Culture, and Daily Life (Part 1): The students will learn about Colombia’s diverse landscapes and animals, and will learn vocabulary to describe wildlife, food, and daily life in Colombia and learn to use it in simple sentence structures, and will discuss how Colombia’s different regions—from the Amazon rainforest to the Caribbean coast—offer unique cultural and natural experiences. 8 Thematic Curriculum: Colombia – Music, Dance, Legends, and Celebrations (Part 2): The students will learn about Colombian music, traditional dances, and famous celebrations, and will learn vocabulary to describe songs, dances, weather, and cultural traditions and learn to use it in simple sentence structures, and will discuss how Colombian festivals, legends, and artistic expressions reflect the country’s diverse cultural heritage. 9 Thematic Curriculum: Chile – Geography, Nature, and Indigenous Culture: The students will learn about Chile’s diverse geography, including the Atacama Desert, Easter Island, and Patagonia, and will learn vocabulary to describe landscapes, animals, and natural features and learn to use it in simple sentence structures, and will discuss how different regions of Chile offer unique environments and cultural traditions. 10 Review; final showcase.