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Pokémon Paleontology! Fossil Pokémon & Their Extinct Inspirations (Ages 7-12)

Let's meet the fossil friends of the Pokémon world AND check out their real-world prehistoric counterparts!
Animalia Mania Zoology with Deniz M. (M.S., M.A.)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(823)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

>>>PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING:
1.The live portion of this class is a 75-minute long, fast-paced, lecture-based presentation, with limited Q&A breaks as time permits -- you know your learner(s) best, so please consider if the session length and format is a good fit for them.
2. Yes, I am a scientist and always teach from the perspective of evolutionary biology.<<

In this class, we will meet all known Fossil Pokémon from Gen 1 through Gen 8, and match them up to their real-life prehistoric inspirations! The live session will consist of narrated slides with multimedia content, with opportunities to ask questions as time permits; meanwhile, the classroom board can be utilized before and after class to engage in open discussion about both Pokémon and paleontology. Additional resources will also be posted in the classroom after the live session ends to help further your exploration of fossil friends both in the Pokémon world and the real world! :)

Also, just FYI: I like using my Cool Science Words and exposing children of all ages to proper scientific terminology and nomenclature. I believe it's never too early for children to hear us using our "grownup" vocabulary. (That being said, of course I define these words when they first come up, and will provide supplementary vocabulary sheets in classes with a lot of subject-specific terminology.)

Obligatory disclaimer to stay on the right side of brand and asset usage: NOT AN OFFICIAL NINTENDO PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH NINTENDO. CLASS CONTENT PROVIDED UNDER EDUCATIONAL FAIR USE PRINCIPLES ONLY. :)

Learning Goals

Fossil Pokémon basic stats; fossils of corresponding real-life extinct fauna and flora
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
All my zoology classes are open to discussing animal anatomy, including the reproductive system, and natural behaviors and bodily functions, including mating, using proper scientific terms!
Supply List
Any supplementary lesson materials will be provided for free via the classroom, either as downloadable printables/files or links to online resources (web pages, videos, articles, etc.).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • YouTube
  • curated online Pokémon resources
  • curated online paleontology resources
4.9
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Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from American Public University
Master's Degree in History from Lindenwood University
I am a naturalist with a focus on zoology, and enjoy sharing my love of the animal kingdom with lifelong learners of all ages through various education and outreach activities both online and off. 

[ oh, and I've been playing video games since the first gen of everything, not just Pokémon ;) ]

I also have nearly two decades experience as a home education advocate, including homeschooling my own children from preschool through high school. I am a big proponent of flexible learning, individualized education, and supporting fellow neurodiverse learners, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with requests for accommodations or additional resources.  We all learn in our own way and time, but everyone should have the chance to learn about how cool animals are! 😎

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Meets once
75 min
Completed by 190 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class

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