Pokémon Science: A Study of Mammals
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Mammals are classified into taxonomical groups called "orders." We'll study what traits and behaviors each order shares with the Pokémon we know and love. We will also learn how to compare and contrast these creatures when reading/listening to descriptions, examining pictures, and watching video clips of the fictional characters side by side with real mammals. Learners will become pros at using a Venn Diagram as a comparison tool, and we'll try our hand at Dichotomous Keys and Cladograms....
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What are Mammals? What is Taxonomy?In this lesson, we'll explore Taxonomy and Classification Systems and how they can help scientists to understand living things. We'll explore what the word "mammal" means, and what qualifications of mammals can apply to our favorite Pokémon.Week 2Lesson 2Primates - Monkeys, Apes, Prosimians, and HumansWhat kind of monkey is Mankey? What's so special about the Pokemon Passimian? We'll explore all of your favorite primate Pokemon in this lesson.Week 3Lesson 3Miscellaneous MammalsThis lesson is a hodge podge of weird Mammals and the "orders" they are from. We'll compare these weird Mammals to weird Pokemon! Lesson includes the following mammal orders: Dermoptera (flying lemurs), Hyracoidae (hyraxes), Insectivora (insect-eaters), Edentata (toothless mammals), Pholidata (pangolins), Tubulidentata (aardvarks)Week 4Lesson 4Lions, Tigers, and Bears - in Pokémon!Let's learn about the many, MANY Pokemon inspired by the Order Carnivora. So many, it takes two lessons to cover them! Why do they make such great Pokémon inspirations?Week 5Lesson 5Carnivora ContinuedIn the last lesson, we learned about the "cat-like" carnivores. This lesson will include the "dog-like" carnivores, including dogs, wolves, foxes, bears, raccoons, and more!Week 6Lesson 6Aquatic MammalsThis lesson focuses on mammals that live in/around water, including these three Mammal Orders: Cetacea (whales), Sirenia (manatees and dugongs), Pinnipedia (seals, sea lions, and walruses).Week 7Lesson 7Lots of HoovesArtiodactyla is the order of even-toed hoofed mammals, including pigs like Tepig, camels like Camerupt, and bulls like Tauros.Week 8Lesson 8Even More HoovesPinnipedia is the order of odd-toed hoofed mammals such as horses like Rapidash and Zebras like Zebrstrika. We'll also cover the order Proboscidea (elephants).Week 9Lesson 9Bats!The Order Chiroptera is the order of bats! There are so many cool bat Pokemon to explore - including Woobat, Zubat, Noivern, and more! Plus - what weird bats could be the inspiration for some future Pokemon designs?Week 10Lesson 10Rabbits and RodentsThis lesson includes the Order Lagomorpha (rabbits and hares) and Rodentia (rodents). Some of the most popular Pokemon are covered in this lesson, including Pikachu!Week 11Lesson 11Rule Breaking MammalsMarsupials and Monotremes don't quite fit the definition of "mammal"...and yet we still let them in! In fact, Monotremes might be the closest comparison to our Pokemon mammals, because of their egg-laying habits. Let's learn about these weird mammals and their Pokemon counterparts.Week 12Lesson 12ConclusionThis is a review week where were recap the qualities of mammals. We also cover some "Fakemon" that other people have made, and explore some Pokemon that might be mammals (and if they are mammals, what order should they be in?)
By the end of the course, students should be able to: ♦ Explain the basics of Biological Classification Systems. ♦ Understand how DNA, fossils, and evolutionary lines are all building blocks of modern taxonomy. ♦ Describe the commonalities that all mammals share. ♦ Compare and contrast two similar creatures using a Venn Diagram. ♦ Explain the traits and behaviors of a variety of mammals of different orders. ♦ Draw a cladogram and explain its usefulness in taxonomy. ♦ Know how to use a Dichotomous Key, and how to create your own.
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