Chinese Zodiac Story using Pokémon (6-9)
In this one time class, students will learn the Folk Tale of how the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals were chosen in the Great Race using Pokémon! We'll also learn some fun facts about Chinese New Year and Chinese words/characters.
Hannah P
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(215)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will be using Pokémon to represent the animals in the Folk Tale of 'The Great Race', which explains how the 12 Chinese animal zodiacs were chosen. Students will also have the chance to learn some fun facts about Chinese New Year traditions, their own zodiacs and some Chinese vocabulary. For this class, students are encouraged to wear something red (a very lucky color in China). We will begin class discussing our favorite Pokémon and finding China on the world map. The style of the class will be a mix of story-telling and interaction. I will share my screen to show storytelling images. Students get to choose from options which Pokémon we will be using in the story. -Class may overrun if curious learners have many questions- Note: Pokémon and Pokémon Character Names are trademarks of Nintendo 1995–2021. Reference to these characters are for educational purposes. Any Pokémon artwork featured in class has been recreated by myself.
Learning Goals
Students will learn some basic information about Chinese culture.
Other Details
Supply List
- Pen + paper - Students are encouraged to wear something red to class
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Not only did I grow up celebrating Chinese New Year, I also grew up playing Pokémon and am still very much a fan! I'm familiar with basic Mandarin from attending classes during university and have achieved a HSK2. 'The Great Race' was always one of my favorite stories when I was younger, so why not combine my love for Chinese culture and Pokémon!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-8 learners per class
