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Pokémon and Hawaii
Lauren James
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4.9
Number of reviews:(3,152)
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Explore connections between the Alola Region in Pokemon, and real life Hawaii! This class includes a combination of biology, environmental science, mythology, and Hawaiian culture, and how all of these topics relate to the Pokemon anime.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 12
This course explores the culture, science, and mythology of Hawaii and its people, by comparing it to the fictional region of Alola in the Pokémon universe, and the Pokémon found in this region. For more details on what we'll cover in each lesson, take a look at the syllabus. This is a self-paced course; each lesson contains one recording (each 23-28 minutes long) plus extension activities to expand your learning beyond the recording. All extension activities are optional and at the...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1The Hawaiian Islands and Culture(28 minute recording) ♦ Introduction: the most obvious similarities between Alola and Hawaii ♦ Which island is which? A comparison of the four major islands of Hawaii and Alola. ♦ Similarities in Hawaiian culture and Alolan culture: hula, fire knife dancing, leis, water sports, importance of volcanoesWeek 2Lesson 2Mythology of Hawaii(26 minute recording) ♦ Characters from Hawaiian mythology and their Pokemon equivalents: Lono, Kanaloa, Kāne, Kūkaʻilimoku, Nightmarchers, Menehune, Pele, Pe’ape’a-make-walu, and Mo’o. ♦ Four mythical characters from Hawaiian mythology that would make excellent Pokemon.Week 3Lesson 3Invasive Species of Hawaii(23 minute recording) ♦ Introduction to the animals and plants of Hawaii. ♦ Invasive vs. Native species of Hawaii, and how that relates to the Pokemon world. ♦ Pokemon based on Invasive species of Hawaii: Rattata/Raticate, Yungoos/Gumshoos, Caterpie/Butterfree, Kecleon, Crawdaunt, Rowlet/Dartrix, Buzzwole, Alolan MeowthWeek 4Lesson 4Native Species of Hawaii(28 minute recording) ♦ Pokemon based on Native species of Hawaii: Exeggutor, Popplio/Brionne, Crabrawler, Parasect, Spinarak, Staryu, Bruxish, Alomomola, Mantine, Oricorio, Decidueye ♦ Some native species in Hawaii that would make excellent Pokémon.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Mastery Evaluation
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students can post their answers to any "Expand Your Knowledge" challenge to receive feedback from the teacher.
Joined September, 2017
4.9
3152reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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Ages: 6-18
