for 2 classes
My Hero Academia and the Real Science of Quirks
Completed by 2042 learners
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Morgan S. (fae/faer/siya)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(641 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 2 weeks
3-16 learners per class
55 min
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
My Hero Academia is filled with many different superpowered individuals. One of the coolest elements of the series is that, unlike a lot of superpowered shows and comics, these powers are governed by a sense of realism. In this class, we will look at several characters and examine how their quirk works. The major section of the class is a lecture in which using science, physics, logic, and a bit of imagination, we examine the nature of the quirks and the science/physics behind their strengths and weakness. A selection of heroes and villains will be broken down and we will discuss their quirks, how they work in the anime/manga, and then compare them to the real science and physics they are based on, as well as more sci-fi based applications. For example: Why is it important that Todoroki have both the ice and fire quirks and not just one? How do they work individually and how do they work together? What is the science behind why they work this way? How can we recreate this effect more efficiently? The class itself is also discussion-based, encouraging the learners to interact with each other and build their own understanding. Questions and comments made to foster understanding are welcome and a group discussion will be at the end of class to assess what we have learned in which the present their own hero or villain. Week 1: Heroes. We examine the students of class 1A and some other major heroes. Week 2: Villians. We examine the League of Villians and other main antagonists. Note: Students may want a basic knowledge of My Hero but it is not necessary. (Note: This class is not affiliated with My Hero Academia, Shonen Jump or Viz Media. All characters remain the licensed property of their creator Kohei Horikoshi)
Learning Goals
In this class, students will understand the science behind superpowers. My Hero is extremely grounded in how their powers work both logically and scientifically. By the end of the class students should have an understanding of how the various characters work, and then be able to apply that knowledge to other realms of science and physics. For instance, when looking at Uravity we will discuss how her gravity powers work, why it makes her sick when she uses them, and then apply and compare that to zero gravity physics in space travel and sci-fi.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a huge love of pop culture and all the science, sci-fi and history that goes into it. As a fan of superhero since I was little I have always been fascinated by how their powers work, and even more so when they can be realistically reproduced in some form.
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