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Pokémon and the Amazing Evolutions of Eevee
For each evolution from the anime, we'll examine inspirations from mythology (includes Japan, China, Scandinavia, Singapore, Aztec, and Greek mythology) and science (includes biology, nature, animal adaptations, and a touch of astronomy).
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 12
I teach a lot of Pokemon science classes. I also teach a lot of Pokemon mythology classes! When I went to tackle the evolutions of Eevee, I realized that these "Eeveelutions" deserve a discussion of both the possible science AND mythology behind them. We'll use Pokedex entries and video clips to explore the possible origins of each evolution. This is a self-paced course; each lesson contains one recording (each 12-17 minutes long) plus extension activities to expand your learning beyond the...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Eevee and Vaporeon(17 minute recording plus extension activities) 𝐄𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐞 • Science Connection: dogs, cats, rabbits, and foxes • Mythology Connection: The Gulon from Scandinavian folklore 𝐕𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science Connection: gills and fish • Mythology Connection: The Merlion of SingaporeWeek 2Lesson 2Jolteon and Flareon(12 minute recording plus extension activities) 𝐉𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science: electric animals, the domestication of animals • Mythology: Raiju from Japanese mythology 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science: the Red Fox • Mythology: Tulikettu from Finnish mythologyWeek 3Lesson 3Umbreon and Leafeon(16 minute recording plus extension activities) 𝐔𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science: animals affected by moon cycles • Mythology: Tezcatlipoca from Aztec mythology 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science: animals that can do photosynthesis • Mythology: Dryads from Greek mythologyWeek 4Lesson 4Sylveon, Glaceon, and Espeon(17 minute recording plus extension activities) 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science Connection: animal "feelers" • Mythology Connection: The Moon Rabbit from Chinese Mythology 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science Connection: the Arctic Fox • Mythology Connection: Yuki-onna from Japanese mythology 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐧 • Science Connection: the purpose of whiskers • Mythology Connection: Bakaneko from Japanese mythology, Carbunclo from South America
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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