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Pokémon and the Mythology of Dragons

Explore dragon-like Pokemon and their inspirations from dragon mythology around the world. A great way to learn stories from history, and how these ancient tales might have inspired the popular Pokemon anime series and game
Lauren James
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1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

IMPORTANT: Due to low enrollments in the live classes, I encourage you to consider taking the “flex” version of this class. It contains the same content and can be taken on a flexible schedule. What’s more, I offer a “pay what you can” discount for all flex classes! Just sign up for the class and then send a message requesting your preferred discount. Here’s a link to the flex version of this course:

https://outschool.com/classes/flex-class-pokmon-and-the-mythology-of-dragons-vKHI5vRg


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Pokemon is filled with dragons, and real-world mythology is, too! Let's explore dragons from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We'll discuss eight types of western dragons, four eastern ones, and two from the mythology of the natives of Central America. With each dragon, we'll discuss which Pokemon may have been inspired by that particular dragon type.


▬▬▬▬▬▬  SCHEDULE REQUESTS  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

I create my entire teaching schedule based on schedule requests, so if you don't see a time that works for you, please put in a request! I can only teach live classes from 9 AM to 4 PM Arizona time. If you can't attend during that time frame, you might consider the "flex class" version (where you can watch the recordings at any time during the week). Here is the link:

https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-and-dragon-mythology-vKHI5vRg#uscBKeyeSs


▬▬▬▬▬▬   MORE POKEMON CLASSES  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Are you interested in more classes involving Pokémon? Check out this list of all of the Pokémon live classes I offer!


🚀🚀🚀 SCIENCE 🚀🚀🚀

Amphibians:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-amphibians-using-pokemon-ppeXvgIQ#uscBKeyeSs

Astronomy:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-astronomy-using-pokemon-8ytfon7z#uscBKeyeSs

Dinosaurs:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-dinosaurs-and-paleontology-using-pokemon-a2AKsWhv#uscBKeyeSs

Fossils:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-fossils-using-pokemon-thQKSwFl#uscBKeyeSs

Geology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-geology-using-pokemon-0ZIbS3iH#uscBKeyeSs

Insects:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-insects-and-arachnids-using-pokemon-r7Yk332V#uscBKeyeSs

Mammals:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-mammals-using-pokemon-XrNlNUJ8#uscBKeyeSs

Reptiles:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-reptiles-using-pokemon-PpVQPcjC#uscBKeyeSs





🐉🐉🐉 MYTHOLOGY AND CULTURE 🐉🐉🐉

Pokemon and the Americas (only available on Teachers Pay Teachers):
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pokemon-and-Their-Inspirations-from-the-Americas-7958309

Egyptian Mythology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-and-egyptian-mythology-yHhMHjTx#uscBKeyeSs

Pokemon: The Banned Episodes:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-and-culture-the-banned-episodes-MpxhwHoq#uscBKeyeSs

Dragons:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-dragons-QCr5vsgp#uscBKeyeSs

Japan:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-japan-BOHTPcpk#uscBKeyeSs

United Kingdom: 
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-the-galar-region-and-the-united-kingdom-QrL1vct6#uscBKeyeSs

Greek Mythology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-greece-gikBLTQj#uscBKeyeSs

Norse Mythology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-vikings-and-norse-mythology-uXT5L6IM#uscBKeyeSs

Halloween:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-halloween-and-the-origins-of-spooky-pokemon-ncuL0dOf#uscBKeyeSs



🚀🚀🚀 MIXED CLASSES 🐉🐉🐉 (contains both science and social studies)

Hawaii:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-mythology-and-culture-hawaii-and-the-alola-region-3FrdLB3A#uscBKeyeSs

Evolutions of Eevee:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-and-mythology-the-amazing-evolutions-of-eevee-zVtMnOVB#uscBKeyeSs

Cats and Dogs:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-cool-cats-and-delightful-dogs-vIBz7pmR#uscBKeyeSs

Ultra Beasts and Invasive Species:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-ultra-beasts-and-invasive-species-Ug8zTREx#uscBKeyeSs

Learning Goals

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▬▬▬▬▬▬  LEARNING OBJECTIVES ▬▬▬▬▬▬

By the end of the class, students should be able to:

🔹 Explain the main differences between mythological dragons from the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
🔹 Compare some of their favorite Pokemon to dragons from world mythology.
🔹 Recount some stories or folklore about famous dragons from mythology.
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Parental Guidance
European mythological dragons are known to breathe fire, destroy villages, and eat people. We will be talking about these aggressive dragons (and watching some video clips of violent, destructive Pokemon) in this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I am a certified science teacher in the state of Arizona, with more than a decade of experience teaching children.  My classes are offered in a lecture format, so your child can participate to his or her comfort level.

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