IMPORTANT: Due to low enrollments in the live classes, I encourage you to consider taking the “flex” version of this class. It contains the same content and can be taken on a flexible schedule. What’s more, I offer a “pay what you can” discount for all flex classes! Just sign up for the class and then send a message requesting your preferred discount. Here’s a link to the flex version of this course:

https://outschool.com/classes/flex-class-pokmon-halloween-the-celtic-origins-of-spooky-pokmon-F2aA0uJ5


▬▬▬▬▬▬  COURSE SUMMARY  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

We all know the typical Halloween decorations: bats, ghosts, candles, pumpkins...the list is long and varied. But how did all these themes come together to represent Halloween? Where did all these traditions come from? And are some Pokemon also inspired by these same traditions and myths? We'll explore the origins of Halloween alongside the spookiest creatures of the Pokemon world.


▬▬▬▬▬▬   COURSE OUTLINE   ▬▬▬▬▬▬

This introductory class will touch on the following topics and their connection to both Halloween and Pokemon:

💀 The Celtic origins of Halloween
💀 The Grim Reaper (and the Celtic version, the Ankou)
💀 Candles and Halloween
💀 Ghosts and Ghouls (banshees, sluaghs, will-o-wisps, poltergeists, possessed objects, and dilas)
💀 How trick-or-treating began
💀 The history of witches (and their association with potions, wands, bats, and black cats)
💀 The tale of Stingy Jack and the jack-o-lantern


▬▬▬▬▬▬  LEARNING OBJECTIVES ▬▬▬▬▬▬

By the end of the class, students should be able to:

💀 Explain the purpose of the Celtic New Year - Samhain.
💀 Recall some of the basic beliefs of the Celtic people regarding spirits and their purposes.
💀 Describe which modern Halloween traditions and costumes originated with the Celtic people.
💀 Tell how their favorite spooky Pokemon relate to common Halloween decorations and traditions.


▬▬▬▬▬▬ SCHEDULE REQUESTS  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

This class is only offered in October.

I create my entire teaching schedule based on schedule requests, so if you don't see a time that works for you, please put in a request! I can only teach live classes from 9 AM to 4 PM Arizona time.  If you need to watch the class outside of this time frame, you can sign up for any section and then request the recording afterwards.


▬▬▬▬▬▬   MORE POKEMON CLASSES  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Are you interested in more classes involving Pokémon? Check out this list of all of the Pokémon live classes I offer!


🚀🚀🚀 SCIENCE 🚀🚀🚀

Amphibians:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-amphibians-using-pokemon-ppeXvgIQ#uscBKeyeSs

Astronomy:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-astronomy-using-pokemon-8ytfon7z#uscBKeyeSs

Dinosaurs:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-dinosaurs-and-paleontology-using-pokemon-a2AKsWhv#uscBKeyeSs

Fossils:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-fossils-using-pokemon-thQKSwFl#uscBKeyeSs

Geology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-geology-using-pokemon-0ZIbS3iH#uscBKeyeSs

Insects:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-insects-and-arachnids-using-pokemon-r7Yk332V#uscBKeyeSs

Mammals:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-mammals-using-pokemon-XrNlNUJ8#uscBKeyeSs

Reptiles:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-an-introduction-to-reptiles-using-pokemon-PpVQPcjC#uscBKeyeSs





🐉🐉🐉 MYTHOLOGY AND CULTURE 🐉🐉🐉

Pokemon and the Americas (only available on Teachers Pay Teachers):
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pokemon-and-Their-Inspirations-from-the-Americas-7958309

Egyptian Mythology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-and-egyptian-mythology-yHhMHjTx#uscBKeyeSs

Pokemon: The Banned Episodes:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-and-culture-the-banned-episodes-MpxhwHoq#uscBKeyeSs

Dragons:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-dragons-QCr5vsgp#uscBKeyeSs

Japan:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-japan-BOHTPcpk#uscBKeyeSs

United Kingdom: 
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-the-galar-region-and-the-united-kingdom-QrL1vct6#uscBKeyeSs

Greek Mythology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-greece-gikBLTQj#uscBKeyeSs

Norse Mythology:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-and-culture-vikings-and-norse-mythology-uXT5L6IM#uscBKeyeSs

Halloween:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-mythology-halloween-and-the-origins-of-spooky-pokemon-ncuL0dOf#uscBKeyeSs



🚀🚀🚀 MIXED CLASSES 🐉🐉🐉 (contains both science and social studies)

Hawaii:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-mythology-and-culture-hawaii-and-the-alola-region-3FrdLB3A#uscBKeyeSs

Evolutions of Eevee:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-and-mythology-the-amazing-evolutions-of-eevee-zVtMnOVB#uscBKeyeSs

Cats and Dogs:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-cool-cats-and-delightful-dogs-vIBz7pmR#uscBKeyeSs

Ultra Beasts and Invasive Species:
https://outschool.com/classes/pokemon-science-ultra-beasts-and-invasive-species-Ug8zTREx#uscBKeyeSs