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Pokémon Science: Invasive Species and Ultra Beasts
Lauren James
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4.9
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This self-paced class explores the famous Ultra Beasts from the Pokemon anime world, and the invasive species they might have been modeled after. We'll also cover other possible inspirations from science, mythology, and culture.
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 12
Shigeru Ohmori, the planning director for Sun and Moon, has said that the 12 "Ultra Beast" Pokemon are inspired by Invasive Species. In this flex class, we'll explore which invasive species each Ultra Beast might be inspired by, citing similarities and differences. Along the way, we'll learn about how invasive species spread, and the impact that invasive species can have on their new environment. Although this class's emphasis is on invasive species, we will briefly cover some other possible...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Nihilego and Buzzwole(13 minute recording) ♦ Nihilego • Australian Spotted Jellyfish • Man O' War ♦ Buzzwole • Asian Tiger Mosquito • Bodybuilders • SuperheroesWeek 2Lesson 2Pheromosa and Xurkitree(10 minute recording) ♦ Pheromosa • Japanese Cockroach • Copepods ♦ Xurkitree • Power Lines and Power Plants • Christmas TreesWeek 3Lesson 3Celesteela, Kartana, and Guzzlord(15 minute recording) ♦ Celesteela • Bamboo • Princess Kaguya (Japanese Mythology) ♦ Kartana • Humans as Invasive Species • Origami • Samurai ♦ Guzzlord • European Green Crab • Black HolesWeek 4Lesson 4Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, and Blacephalon(13 minute recording) ♦ Poipole and Naganadel • Bees and Wasps • Dragons ♦ Stakataka • Bryozoans • The Great Wall of China • Mukumokuren and Nurikabe (Japanese Mythology) ♦ Blacephalon • Dandelions • Tanabata Lanterns • Fireworks • Clowns
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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