Pokémon Science: Exploring Birds
Learn about the taxonomy and biology of birds while also learning about your favorite Pokémon from the popular anime and game. This is a three lesson self-paced course, with one short "bonus" lesson at the end.
Lauren James
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4.9
Number of reviews:(3,161)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
average 31 mins per video4 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 4 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. Students can post their answers to any "Expand Your Knowledge" challenge to receive feedback from the teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 10
In this course, we'll learn about the taxonomy and characteristics of birds, then delve into the classification of birds, comparing specific species (their appearance and behaviors) to their Pokemon counterparts. Students will also be invited to design their own Pokemon, based on an interesting species of bird that has not yet inspired a "real" Pokemon. This is a self-paced course, which means there is no live component. This course contains 3 main lessons, with one short "bonus lesson" at the end. Each of the 3 main lessons has one recording (each about 40 minutes long), plus extension activities to expand your learning beyond the recording. The short "bonus lesson" has a few more extension activities and Pokémon (it does not have a video recording). 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.
Learning Goals
By the end of the class, students should be able to:
🐦 List the characteristics that all birds share.
🐦 Distinguish between different birds of prey.
🐦 Name some types of game birds and their Pokémon equivalents.
🐦 Explain why songbirds are called songbirds.
🐦 Describe some of the unique characteristics of parrots, quetzals, and ostriches.
🐦 Point out the characteristics that woodpeckers and toucans share (that tell us they are related).
🐦 Explain the differences between waterbirds, shorebirds, and seabirds.
🐦 Point out some of the unique features of penguins.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction, Birds of Prey, Game Birds
We'll start with an introduction to birds and the characteristics they all share. Then we'll discuss some weird birds that would make great Pokémon. Next, we'll explore Game Birds, Birds of Prey, and the Pokémon inspired by them. 43 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Songbirds, Woodpeckers, and Exotic Birds
This lesson contains a variety of different types of birds, including many types of songbirds, parrots, quetzals, woodpeckers, toucans, and ostriches. 42 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Water Birds
We cover a bunch of different birds that live near the water and rely on bodies of water for food. This includes waterfowl, seabirds, shorebirds, and penguins. 39 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Bonus Lesson
This lesson is a short "bonus lesson." It does not have a video recording. It covers some extra bird Pokémon not included in previous lessons, and a "Make Your Own Pokémon" activity. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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. Reviews
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