Pokémon and Japanese Mythology - Videos + Extension Activities

Please note: I have drastically reduced the price of this class due to a few complaints about the sound quality of the recordings. It may be helpful to mention that I offer this exact same package on Outschool, and it has a rating of 4.9/5 (from 40+ reviews) for the same materials. You can view the positive reviews on Outschool here. Even so, I will offer the course at a discounted price on Teachers Pay Teachers in case anyone is concerned about the background noise.

This course explores over 60 Pokemon and their origins in Japanese mythology and culture. Students will learn about cultural traditions that have inspired Pokemon, and a plethora of Japanese of myths and legends that are the basis for many popular Pokemon.

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• This course has four parts to it. Each “part” consists of a downloadable video presentation (between 40 and 50 minutes long) hosted on Google Drive, along with some resources and project ideas to expand the students’ understanding.

• In a regular school setting, these materials are ideal for reverse instruction or a flipped classroom unit. For instance, you can assign the video recording to watch at home for homework, and then use the extension activities for class projects. The recordings also work well for sub days and much-needed sanity days!

• If you are using these materials in a home school setting, you could choose to do one part per day or one part per week, doing the projects as time allows. Feel free to have your child email me at lauren.rae.ard@gmail.com, if they have any questions or want to share what they’ve done with the materials.

• This unit also includes a link to my notes and Prezi presentation I use throughout the course, in case you want to give some of the presentation, or expand on the material yourself. Please keep in mind that the video may not match up exactly with the notes and lecture materials, because I do alter and add to my notes as time goes on.

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Part 1: Japanese Culture

• Religion
• Crafts
• Decorations
• Entertainment
• Sports
• Fighting

Part 2: Folklore and Mythology

• Difference between folklore and mythology
• Pokemon inspired by Japanese folklore
• Introduction to Japanese mythology
• What are Yokai?
• Water creatures from Japanese mythology

Part 3: More Mythology

• Magical Mammals
• Crazy Birds
• Ancient Gods
• Weird Heads

Part 4: Even More Mythology!

• Strange Humanoids
• "Other"
• Student Presentations of a DIY Pokemon