Pokémon Science: Exploring Reptiles
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 4
This course is an introduction to reptiles with a Pokémon twist. We'll study how reptiles are classified into these four orders: 🐢 Crocodilia (gharials, crocodiles, alligators, and caimans) 🐢 Testudines (turtles and tortoises) 🐢 Rhynchocephalia (tuataras) 🐢 Squamata (lizards and snakes) Along the way, we'll compare and contrast these real reptiles with the Pokémon that look and act like them. This is a self-paced course, which means there is no live component. This course contains two...
2 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Crocodiles, Turtles, and CousinsWe'll start with an introduction to taxonomy and the characteristics of reptiles. Then we will dive into exploring three orders of reptiles: Crocodilia (with Pokemon such as Krokorok and Feraligatr), Testudines (which includes Squirtle, Torterra, and more), and Testudines. When we discuss Testudines, we'll brainstorm how to create a Pokemon inspired by this unique, overlooked reptile.Week 2Lesson 2Lizards and SnakesAfter reviewing the characteristics of reptiles, we'll explore the reptile Order Squamata and its many lizards and snakes. Pokemon include Groudon, Arbok, Kecleon, Serperior, Scrafty, and so many more!
By the end of the course, students should be able to: 🐢 Describe how scientists classify living things into categories. 🐢 List the defining characteristics of all reptiles. 🐢 Cite some examples of reptiles from each of the four orders. 🐢 Compare and contrast their favorite reptile Pokemon with the real deal. 🐢 Describe some interesting facts about some of the more unique reptiles.
I am a certified science teacher in the state of Arizona, with more than a decade of experience teaching children. My classes are offered in a lecture format, so your child can participate to his or her comfort level.
One home challenge involves the topic of snake bites, snake venom, and blood. The assignment is optional and can be skipped.
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Flex Class
$9
weekly or $18 for 2 weeks2 weeks
Completed by 207 learners
No live video meetings
Ages 6-11