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Pokémon Science: An Introduction to Astronomy
Lauren James
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4.9
Number of reviews:(3,152)
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This self-paced intro to astronomy compares popular Pokémon characters to real-life objects in space. Topics include constellations and mythology, stars, planets, exoplanets, aliens, moons, meteors, alternate dimensions, and wormholes.
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 9
This course is meant to be a very basic introduction to objects in space, through a Pokémon lens. For instance, what constellation story was the Pokémon Jirachi inspired by? Is Minior like a real meteor? What famous astronomer inspired the name for the Pokémon Solgaleo? We'll answer these questions - and many more - in this course. While it is not meant to be a comprehensive overview of astronomy, we do cover all the different major objects of our solar system, the life cycle of stars,...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Constellations(15 minute recording) ♦ Greek constellations ♦ Japanese constellations ♦ Pokémon related to these constellationsWeek 2Lesson 2Stars(14 minute recording) ♦ The life cycle of stars ♦ Nebulae ♦ Supernovae ♦ Black holes ♦ The Sun, our starWeek 3Lesson 3Planets and Moons(16 minute recording) ♦ Planets • The planets of our solar system • Exoplanets • Are there aliens from other planets? ♦ Moons • Moons in the Solar System • Our Moon • Moon Phases • Life on the moon?Week 4Lesson 4Other Objects, Alternate Dimensions(13 minute recording) ♦ Other Objects in Space • Asteroids • Comets • Meteors • Can alien life come from meteors? ♦ Alternate Dimensions • Popularity in fiction • Is there any scientific evidence? • What about wormholes?
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
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Joined September, 2017
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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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