Pokémon Science: Exploring Amphibians
Learn about amphibians, while also learning more about some of your favorite Pokémon that resemble amphibians! A great way to explore science and your favorite anime at the same time. This is a two lesson self-paced course.
Lauren James
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(3,161)
What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 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 Kindergarten - 10
Amphibians are fascinating creatures - and so are Pokemon! This course is a great introduction to frogs, toads, salamanders, and the mysterious caecilians. We'll study the taxonomy of amphibians, and how they are classified into three Orders. Along the way, we'll compare these creatures to their Pokemon counterparts, and even design some of our own amphibian Pokemon. This is a self-paced course, which means there is no live component. This course contains 2 lessons. Each lesson has a video recording (each about 45 minutes long), extension activities to expand your learning beyond the recording, and a "Create Your Own Pokémon" challenge. 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.
Learning Goals
By the end of the class, students should be able to:
♦ Describe the basic concept of taxonomy.
♦ List the characteristics that all amphibians share.
♦ Explain the life cycle of salamanders and newts.
♦ Explain the life cycle of frogs and toads.
♦ Compare/contrast salamanders with frogs/toads.
♦ Name the type/species of amphibian their favorite amphibian Pokemon is based on.
♦ Describe what a caecilian is.
♦ Recall some interesting facts about amphibians.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Salamanders and Caecilians
We'll start with an introduction to the concept of taxonomy, and explore how amphibians fit in this system. Then, we'll discuss the common characteristics of amphibians. Next, we'll explore salamanders and their Pokémon counterparts, such as Mudkip, Chansey, Quagsire, Salandit, and more! Finally, we'll talk about Caecilians and create a Caecilian Pokemon. 49 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Frogs and Toads
What are frogs and toads? What characteristics do they share with salamanders and caecilians? How are they different? Are Bulbasaur, Greninja, and Lickitung amphibians? Why or why not? At the end, we'll also explore some weird frogs and toads that would make excellent Pokemon! 39 mins of video lessons
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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