What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Additional resources are posted to the classroom after the live session for learners interested in exploring the topic more.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
>>>PLEASE READ BEFORE ENROLLING: 1. The live portion of this class is an hour-long, fast-paced, lecture-based presentation, with limited Q&A breaks as time permits -- you know your learner(s) best, so please consider if the session length and format is a good fit for them. 2. Yes, I am a scientist and always teach from the perspective of evolutionary biology.<<< In this class, we will meet the butterfly and moth Pokémon from Gen 1 through Gen 9, and match them up to their real-life inspirations in the order Lepidoptera. The live session will consist of narrated slides with multimedia content, with opportunities to ask questions as time permits; meanwhile, the classroom board can be utilized before and after class to engage in open discussion about both Pokémon and real-life animals. Additional resources will also be posted in the classroom after the live session ends to help further your exploration of these animal friends both in the Pokémon world and the real world! Also, just FYI: I like using my Cool Science Words and exposing children of all ages to proper scientific terminology and nomenclature. I believe it's never too early for children to hear us using our "grownup" vocabulary. (That being said, of course I define these words when they first come up, and will provide supplementary vocabulary sheets in classes with a lot of subject-specific terminology.)
Learning Goals
Butterfly and moth Pokémon survey; basic zoology of the order Lepidoptera
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All my zoology classes are open to discussing animal anatomy, including the reproductive system, and natural behaviors and bodily functions, including predation and mating.
Online resources: Class slides and board posts link to information on Wikipedia and Bulbapedia (the Pokémon wiki) as well as optional curated video content on YouTube and Pokémon TV, and learners with specific questions may be directed to additional information on pre-screened topic-related pages (e.g., a game FAQ or zoological database). No online account signups are required.
Supply List
Any supplementary lesson materials will be provided for free via the classroom, either as downloadable printables/files or links to online resources (web pages, videos, articles, etc.).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from Lindenwood University
Master's Degree in Science from American Public University
I am a real-life zoologist who enjoys sharing my love of the animal kingdom with lifelong learners of all ages. I've also been playing video games since the first gen of everything, not just Pokémon ;)
I also have two decades of experience as a home education advocate, including homeschooling my own children from preschool through high school. I am a big proponent of flexible learning, individualized education, and supporting fellow neurodiverse learners, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with requests for accommodations or additional resources. We all learn in our own way and time, but everyone should have the chance to learn about how cool animals are! 😎
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-6 learners per class