Pokemon: Environments in the Lental Region (Multi-Day Course) Part 1
In this 4-week course, we will explore four locations in the Lental Region! Students will learn environmental science vocabulary and ecology topics by comparing Pokemon and their environments to the real world!
Kara Walker
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5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Photographers, scientists, and Pokemon enthusiasts can all agree, Pokemon Snap is a game that steals the hearts of all! Taking place in the Lental Region, your learner will explore the many different environments and learn about the numerous types of Pokemon that live there. We will have discussions about why certain Pokemon live in their environment and talk about the adaptations that allow Pokemon to live in one place over another. We will relate the topics we learn using Pokemon Snap to environments in real life that mirror them closely. This will include talking about behavior in wild animals, adaptations in organisms to their environments, and changes within the environment itself. By the end of the class, your learner will know some environmental science terms commonly used in the area, how organisms adapt to their environments, and differences in characteristics between environments! Places in the Lental Region we will be exploring are: Week 1: Florio Island Nature Park Week 2: Florio Island Side Path Week 3: Founja Jungle Week 4: Mightwide River It is not required for students to have played Pokemon Snap or have a gaming system. All gameplay will be pre-recorded by the teacher and used in class to show the different areas within the game. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussions and share their thoughts and experiences with other science and Pokemon enthusiasts! Since this is a photo-sharing game, if your student has a photo they want to share, you can look in the “materials” section below for further details.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to express their knowledge about environments in a scientific way by using the correct vocabulary and identifying traits in the different environments and organisms that live there. Some example vocabulary will include: adaptation, temperate forest, niche, and habitat. We learn new vocabulary at the beginning of every lesson and use it throughout the lesson to help reinforce understanding.
Other Details
Supply List
Share your photos! If your student has a photo they would like to share, upload the photo to the computer or iPad BEFORE class! If time permits in the lesson, we will have a discussion/share time to look at them! Instructions on how to download pictures: On the Switch, go to “system settings” at the bottom on the home page. Click into it and select “data management.” Once you’ve selected “data management” click on “manage screenshots.” Plug in your Switch to the USB cable and plug the USB cable into the computer. You’ll select “Copy to a computer via USB connection.” A folder should then pop-up on your desktop and you’ll be able to go to your Switch’s album and select your favorite picture to save and share!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2021
5.0
94reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
Hi there!
I am Ms. Walker and in my class I believe in teaching science to the interest of the learner! It’s all about creating a connection, establishing confidence, and getting creative when it comes to the various topics science has to offer!
I’ve found that one of the best ways to reach a student's curiosity when it comes to science is to use examples from their interests!
Video games? Check!
Sports? Check!
Cute kawaii art themes? Check!
I have a wide variety of ways to engage students while building lasting science knowledge!
MY BACKGROUND:
- Certified Life Science Teacher since 2019
- Taught 3 years in-person for middle school science
- Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Work as a team with parents to ensure success for their learner
- Hold connection-building and a positive mindset as top priorities in the classroom
I can’t wait to start working with your learner! For any questions that aren’t answered here, feel free to send me a message! (:Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
