Pokémon Science: Exploring Insects and Arachnids
Learn amazing facts about Arthropods (bugs) by comparing and contrasting the Pokémon inspired by these creatures! Includes over 50 Pokémon from the popular anime series/game. This is a four lesson self-paced course.
Lauren James
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4.9
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
average 44 mins per video4 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 58 mins
total video learning hours1 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
Each week we will study a group of "bugs" that have some striking similarities to Pokémon characters. Students will practice comparing and contrasting insects and spiders to the Pokémon inspired by these creatures. We will also learn how to create and use a Venn Diagram as a comparison tool. Students can also choose to design their own insect-like Pokémon. This is a self-paced video course; each lesson contains one recording (each about 40-50 minutes long) 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. This must be done before the end of the first week of class.
Learning Goals
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
🐝 Understand the the basics of biological classification systems, particularly Phylum Arthropoda.
🐝 Compare and contrast two similar creatures using a Venn Diagram.
🐝 Explain the behaviors and life cycles of several different insects and arachnids.
🐝 Describe the defining characteristics of insects, arachnids, and myriapods.
🐝 Explain why spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, and ticks are not technically insects - and how they are related to insects.
🐝 Describe the similarities and differences of their favorite "bug" Pokemon when compared with the real deal.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction, Butterflies and Moths
🐝 Introduction to taxonomy
🐝 Basic characteristics of the phylum Arthropoda
🐝 Defining characteristics of the Class Insecta
🐝 The insect orders not included as Pokemon
🐝 Order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) 40 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
More Flying Insects
🐝 Order Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies)
🐝 Order Neuroptera (net-winged insects)
🐝 Order Diptera (flies and mosquitos)
🐝 Order Hymenoptera (ants, bees, and wasps) 47 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Beetles, Bugs, and More
🐝 Order Hemiptera (true bugs)
🐝 Order Orthoptera (crickets and grasshoppers)
🐝 Order Mantodea (praying mantises)
🐝 Order Phasmatodea (stick insects)
🐝 Order Blattodea (cockroaches)
🐝 Order Coleoptera (beetles) 51 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Spiders, Scorpions, and Centipedes
🐝 The defining characteristics of the Class Arachnida
🐝 The different types of Arachnids: ticks, scorpions, spiders, harvestmen
🐝 Characteristics of Myriapods
🐝 The differences and similarities of millipedes and centipedes
🐝 Introduction to the Three Circle Venn Diagram 40 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
A few handouts will be provided to print out for the homework project.
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. Reviews
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