Pokémon, Vikings, and Norse Mythology - Videos + Extension Activities

There are more than 800 different types of Pokemon in the form of cards, TV shows, and games. How did the Pokemon creators come up with their ideas? Some are based on mythology! In this class, we'll explore some Pokemon that might have been inspired by the monsters and gods of Norse Mythology, as well as some references to Viking culture and history.

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• This course has four parts to it. Each part consists of a downloadable video presentation 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: Viking References in Pokemon (Recording Length: 13 minutes)

Part 2: Norse Mythology and Pokemon (20 min)

Part 3: Norse Mythology and Pokemon, continued (15 min)

Part 4: Six Norse Pokemon Possibilities (7 min), DIY Pokemon Project