Pokémon Science: Invasive Species and Ultra Beasts
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.
Lauren James
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentMastery Evaluation
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 - 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 inspirations for each Ultra Beast, too. This is a self-paced course; 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. This must be done before the end of the first week of class.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Nihilego and Buzzwole
(13 minute recording)
♦ Nihilego
• Australian Spotted Jellyfish
• Man O' War
♦ Buzzwole
• Asian Tiger Mosquito
• Bodybuilders
• Superheroes Lesson 2:
Pheromosa and Xurkitree
(10 minute recording)
♦ Pheromosa
• Japanese Cockroach
• Copepods
♦ Xurkitree
• Power Lines and Power Plants
• Christmas Trees Lesson 3:
Celesteela, Kartana, and Guzzlord
(15 minute recording)
♦ Celesteela
• Bamboo
• Princess Kaguya (Japanese Mythology)
♦ Kartana
• Humans as Invasive Species
• Origami
• Samurai
♦ Guzzlord
• European Green Crab
• Black Holes Lesson 4:
Poipole, 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 Other Details
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Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
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