Japanese Culture and Mythology in Pokémon
An exploration into how the popular anime series is inseparable from the history of the people who created it. Learn which Pokemon are inspired by Japanese culture and Japanese mythology in this four lesson self-paced course.
Lauren James
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(3,159)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 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 3 - 12
This course explores over 60 Pokémon and their origins in Japanese mythology and culture. Students will learn about cultural traditions that have inspired Pokémon, and a plethora of Japanese of myths and legends that are the basis for many popular Pokémon. While the focus of this class will be the culture/mythology of Japan, it is through the lens of the Pokémon world, and thus is not a comprehensive review of the entirety of Japanese culture, folklore, or mythology. This is a self-paced 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 flex 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 this course, students should be able to:
★ Identify many cultural traditions of Japan and the Pokemon that are inspired by those traditions.
★ Explain what a yokai is and how to identify one.
★ Describe many mythological creatures of Japan.
★ Recall several Japanese myths and folk tales.
★ Identify which Pokemon are inspired by Japan's most popular myths.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Japanese Culture
- Religion
- Crafts
- Decorations
- Entertainment
- Sports
- Fighting Lesson 2:
Folklore and Mythology
- Difference between folklore and mythology
- Pokemon inspired by Japanese folklore
- Introduction to Japanese mythology
- What are Yokai?
- Water creatures from Japanese mythology Lesson 3:
More Mythology
- Magical Mammals
- Crazy Birds
- Ancient Gods
- Weird Heads Lesson 4:
Even MORE Mythology!
- Strange Humanoids
- Miscellaneous Mythological Pokemon (that didn't fit into any other category)
- Make your own Pokémon project Other Details
Parental Guidance
Not recommended for sensitive souls! Some of these Japanese monsters are quite creepy. There are some stories with death, destruction, and one mention of suicide.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
4.9
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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.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-18
