What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour 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 Pokémon in the form of cards, TV shows, and games. How did the Pokémon creators come up with their ideas? Some are based on mythology! In this course, we'll explore some Pokémon that might have been inspired by the monsters and gods of Norse Mythology, as well as some references to Viking culture and history. Each lesson includes a recorded presentation, as well an extension activity that allows for deeper exploration of the topic and student interaction. In the final lesson, students can create their own Pokémon, based on a creature from Norse Mythology that has not inspired any Pokémon yet. Please note that this is not meant to be a comprehensive overview of the Vikings or Norse Mythology. Instead, our focus will be on the aspects that overlap with Pokémon. Students don't need any prior knowledge of Pokémon, Vikings, or Norse 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 one 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 self-paced 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:
Viking References
In this 13 minute video, you will learn about...
- What were viking ships like?
- What kind of helmets did Vikings wear?
- Perrserker compared to the real Berserkers.
- Runestones and Runerigus.
13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Norse Mythology, Part 1
In this 20 minute video, you will learn about...
- An introduction to Norse mythology.
- The Yggdrasil tree, and how it might have inspired the Tree of Beginning.
- Possible inspirations from Norse mythology for Xerneas, Zygarde, Yveltal, and Dratini.
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Norse Mythology, Part 2
In this 15 minute video, you will learn about...
- Possible inspirations from Norse mythology for Perrserker, Emboar, Rapidash, and Honedge.
- Scandinavian folklore, its origins, and the possible inspirations for Eevee and Gengar in Scandinavian folklore.
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Future Norse Pokemon?
In this 7 minute video, you will learn about seven creatures/items from Norse mythology that could inspire awesome Pokemon, including:
- Hugin and Munin
- Ratatoskr
- Sleipnir
- Thor's Hammer
- Gjallarhorn
- Heidrun
8 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some creatures from Norse Mythology might be violent or scary for very young learners.
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
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Ages: 7-18