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Pokémon Mammals

Study the taxonomy of mammals while analyzing their relation to your favorite Pokemon from the famous anime series/game. Students will also learn how to construct a Venn Diagram, and have the opportunity to create their own Pokemon.
Lauren James
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12 live meetings
10 in-class hours

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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:

12 week version: 
https://outschool.com/classes/12-week-flex-class-pokmon-mammals-kxVXkKvR

Accelerated 4 week version:
https://outschool.com/classes/4-week-flex-class-pokmon-mammals-mZgcM234


▬▬▬▬▬▬  COURSE SUMMARY  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this class, we'll learn how mammals are classified into taxonomic groups called "orders." We'll study what traits and behaviors each order shares with the Pokémon we know and love. Students will  compare and contrast these creatures when reading/listening to descriptions, examining pictures, and watching video clips of the fictional characters side by side with real mammals. We'll become pros at using a Venn Diagram as a comparison tool, and we'll try our hand at Dichotomous Keys and Cladograms.

Students will also try their hand at designing their own mammalian Pokémon, make a Venn Diagram, brainstorm how their Pokémon compares to a real mammal, and present it to the class.  Discussion questions, supplementary videos, and worksheets will be posted weekly on the class page, so that students can practice their skills independently, and communicate with their classmates throughout the week. All homework assignments are optional and completed at the discretion of the parent.


▬▬▬▬▬▬   COURSE OUTLINE   ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Week 1: Introduction - Taxonomy, Classification Systems, Class Mammalia
Week 2: Primates 
Week 3:  Dermoptera (flying lemurs), Hyracoidae (hyraxes), Insectivora (insect-eaters), Xenarthra (toothless mammals), Pholidata (pangolins), Tubulidentata (aardvarks) 
Week 4: Carnivora (large carnivores)
Week 5: Carnivora Week 2
Week 6: Cetacea, Sirenia, Pinnipedia (aquatic mammals)
Week 7:  Artiodactyla (even-toed hoofed animals) 
Week 8: Perissodactyla (odd-toed hoofed animals), Proboscidea (elephants) 
Week 9: Chiroptera (bats)
Week 10: Rodentia (rodents) and Lagomorpha (rabbits)
Week 11: Marsupialia (pouched animals), Monotremata (egg-laying mammals) 
Week 12: Conclusion


▬▬▬▬▬▬  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, however. If you can't take it in that time frame, check out the FLEX version of this class, which includes the same material, but you can do it on your own schedule! 

Here is the link: https://outschool.com/classes/pokemammals-flex-class-an-introduction-to-mammals-using-pokemon-kxVXkKvR?sectionUid=fb9f8515-416a-4484-89a5-0f89e342730e#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

Aquatic Mammals:
https://outschool.com/classes/the-aquatic-mammals-of-the-pokemon-world-5zy5150z#uscBKeyeSs

Bats: https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-exploration-of-the-world-of-bats-with-pokemon-Rpa0oOZ5#uscBKeyeSs

Rabbits and Rodents:
https://outschool.com/classes/the-rabbits-and-rodents-of-pokemon-fNkAYtq2#uscBKeyeSs



🐉🐉🐉 MYTHOLOGY AND CULTURE 🐉🐉🐉

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
▬▬▬▬▬▬  LEARNING OBJECTIVES  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

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

♦ Explain the basics of Biological Classification Systems.
♦ Understand how DNA, fossils, and evolutionary lines are all building blocks of modern taxonomy.
♦ Describe the commonalities that all mammals share.
♦ Compare and contrast two similar creatures using a Venn Diagram.
♦ Explain the traits and behaviors of a variety of mammals of different orders.
♦ Draw a cladogram and explain its usefulness in taxonomy.
♦ Know how to use a Dichotomous Key, and how to create your own.
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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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for 12 classes
1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min

Completed by 123 learners
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Ages: 7-12
4-18 learners per class

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