Pokémon and Hawaii
Explore connections between the Alola Region in Pokemon, and real life Hawaii! This class includes a combination of biology, environmental science, mythology, and Hawaiian culture, and how all of these topics relate to the Pokemon anime.
Lauren James
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4.9
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Students can post their answers to any "Expand Your Knowledge" challenge to receive feedback from the teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 12
This course explores the culture, science, and mythology of Hawaii and its people, by comparing it to the fictional region of Alola in the Pokémon universe, and the Pokémon found in this region. For more details on what we'll cover in each lesson, take a look at the syllabus. This is a self-paced course; each lesson contains one recording (each 23-28 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.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Hawaiian Islands and Culture
(28 minute recording)
♦ Introduction: the most obvious similarities between Alola and Hawaii
♦ Which island is which? A comparison of the four major islands of Hawaii and Alola.
♦ Similarities in Hawaiian culture and Alolan culture: hula, fire knife dancing, leis, water sports, importance of volcanoes 28 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Mythology of Hawaii
(26 minute recording)
♦ Characters from Hawaiian mythology and their Pokemon equivalents: Lono, Kanaloa, Kāne, Kūkaʻilimoku, Nightmarchers, Menehune, Pele, Pe’ape’a-make-walu, and Mo’o.
♦ Four mythical characters from Hawaiian mythology that would make excellent Pokemon. 26 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Invasive Species of Hawaii
(23 minute recording)
♦ Introduction to the animals and plants of Hawaii.
♦ Invasive vs. Native species of Hawaii, and how that relates to the Pokemon world.
♦ Pokemon based on Invasive species of Hawaii: Rattata/Raticate, Yungoos/Gumshoos, Caterpie/Butterfree, Kecleon, Crawdaunt, Rowlet/Dartrix, Buzzwole, Alolan Meowth Lesson 4:
Native Species of Hawaii
(28 minute recording)
♦ Pokemon based on Native species of Hawaii: Exeggutor, Popplio/Brionne, Crabrawler, Parasect, Spinarak, Staryu, Bruxish, Alomomola, Mantine, Oricorio, Decidueye
♦ Some native species in Hawaii that would make excellent Pokémon. 24 mins of video lessons
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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
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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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