Pokémon Astronomy - Videos + Extension Activities

This introduction to astronomy compares popular Pokemon to their real-life counterparts in space. Topics include constellations and mythology, stars, planets, exoplanets, aliens, moons, meteors, alternate dimensions, and wormholes.

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• This course has four parts to it. Each “part” consists of a downloadable video presentation (between 13 and 16 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: Constellations

• Greek constellations
• Japanese constellations
• Pokemon related to these constellations

Part 2: Stars

• The life cycle of a star
• Nebulae
• Supernovae
• Black holes
• The Sun, our star

Part 3: Planets and Moons

• The planets of our solar system
• Exoplanets
• Are there aliens from other planets?
• Moons in the Solar System
• Our Moon
• Moon Phases
• Life on the moon?

Part 4: Other Objects in Space

• Asteroids
• Comets
• Meteors
• Can alien life come from meteors?
• Alternate Dimensions
  • Popularity in fiction
  • Is there any scientific evidence?
  • What about wormholes?