What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Students can post their answers to any "Expand Your Knowledge" challenge to receive feedback from the teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 12
There are more than 800 different types of Pokemon in the form of cards, TV shows, and games. How did the Pokemon creators come up with their ideas? It turns out that some are based on mythology! In this flex class, we'll explore more than 25 Pokemon that might have been inspired by the monsters and gods of Greek Mythology. Each self-paced lesson includes a recorded presentation, as well an extension activity that allows for deeper exploration of the topic and student interaction. In the fourth lesson, students can make their own Pokemon, based on a creature from Greek Mythology that has not inspired any Pokémon yet. Please note that this is not meant to be a comprehensive overview of Greek mythology. Instead, our focus will be on aspects of Greek mythology that overlap with Pokémon. Students don't need any prior knowledge of either Pokémon or Greek Mythology to enroll in this class, but it will certainly enhance their enjoyment of the material. This is a self-paced course; each lesson contains a recording plus extension activities to expand your learning beyond the recording. All extension activities are optional and at the discretion of the parent. Need a discount? Sure thing! All of my flex courses are "pay what you can afford." To get the discount you need, sign up for the course first, then message me with the discount you would like, and I will apply a partial refund.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Gods and Goddesses
In this 24 minute recording, you will learn about...
- Aphrodite
- Apollo
- Helios
- Hypnos
- Morpheus
- Nike
25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Monsters
In this 15 minute recording, you will learn about...
- Medusa
- Dryads
- Cyclops
- Chimera
- Sirens
- Lycaon
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Beasts
In this 29 minute recording, you will learn about...
- Basilisk
- Cerberus
- Charybdis
- Hydra
- The Steeds of Helios
- Unicorns
- Stymphalian Birds
- Taurus
- Greek/Roman Constellations
30 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Mythical Objects
In this 23 minute recording, you will learn about...
- Ariadne's String
- Poseidon's Trident
- Aegis Shield
- The Golden Fleece
- Argus Panoptes
- Delphinus
- Ophiotaurus
- Geryon
- Arachne
- Pandora's Box
23 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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I offer a "pay what you can afford" discount for all flex classes. After you enroll, send me a message from the section you signed up for. I can then apply a partial refund to match the amount you need; it can be any amount!
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From 2005 to 2021 I was a highly certified teacher in Arizona, in Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. (I allowed my teaching license to lapse after becoming employed by the University of Arizona.) I have a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science Education. I have four children ranging from 9 to 14 years of age. Besides teaching on Outschool, I am an advisor and educational outreach coordinator at the University of Arizona, and I also run my own small business giving astronomy shows in an inflatable planetarium for libraries and schools. In my spare time, I like to hike with my family, go on road trips, and volunteer with the Crisis Text Line (an organization that helps at-risk teens and young adults work through difficult situations).
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Most of my classes come with projects or extension activities your child can do at home. Because every family situation is different, all of these activities and assignments are optional and at the discretion of the parent.
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Self-Paced Course
$6
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