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Pokémon Science: An Introduction to Astronomy

Completed by 90 learners
Ages 5-14
Self-Paced Course
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.
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Number of reviews:
(3,172 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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1 hour per week. Students can post their answers to any "Expand Your Knowledge" challenge to receive feedback from the teacher.

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, aliens, and alternate dimensions. All of these topics are framed in the context of Pokémon and their relationship to these astronomy concepts.

This is a self-paced class; each lesson contains one recording (each about 10-15 minutes long) plus extension activities to expand your learning beyond the recording. All extension activities are optional and at the discretion of the parent. 

Need a discount? Sure thing! All of my self-paced courses are "pay what you can afford." To get the discount you need, sign up for the course first, then message me with the discount you would like, and I will apply a partial refund.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Constellations
 (15 minute recording)
♦ Greek constellations 
♦ Japanese constellations 
♦ Pokémon related to these constellations 
16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Stars
 (14 minute recording)
♦ The life cycle of stars
♦ Nebulae
♦ Supernovae
♦ Black holes
♦ The Sun, our star 
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Planets 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? 
17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Other 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? 
13 mins of video lessons

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
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I offer a "pay what you can afford" discount for all flex classes. After you enroll, send me a message from the section you signed up for. I can then apply a partial refund to match the amount you need; it can be any amount! 

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From 2005 to 2021 I was a highly certified teacher in Arizona, in Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. (I allowed my teaching license to lapse after becoming employed by the University of Arizona.) I have a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Space Science Education. I have four children ranging from 9 to 14 years of age. Besides teaching on Outschool, I am an advisor and educational outreach coordinator at the University of Arizona, and I also run my own small business giving astronomy shows in an inflatable planetarium for libraries and schools. In my spare time, I like to hike with my family, go on road trips, and volunteer with the Crisis Text Line (an organization that helps at-risk teens and young adults work through difficult situations).

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Most of my classes come with projects or extension activities your child can do at home. Because every family situation is different, all of these activities and assignments are optional and at the discretion of the parent.

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