Pokémon Ultra Beasts and Invasive Species - Videos + Extension Activities

In this class, we'll explore which invasive species each Ultra Beast might be inspired by, citing similarities and differences. Along the way, we'll learn about how invasive species spread, and the impact that invasive species can have on their new environment. Although this class's emphasis is on invasive species, we will briefly cover some other possible inspirations for each Ultra Beast, too.

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• This course has four parts to it. Each part consists of a downloadable video presentation (between 10 and 15 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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Here is a list of the Ultra Beasts and the inspirations we cover:

Part 1:

• Nihilego
  • Australian Spotted Jellyfish
  • Man O' War
• Buzzwole
  • Asian Tiger Mosquito
  • Bodybuilders
  • Superheroes

Part 2:

• Pheromosa
  • Japanese Cockroach
  • Copepods
• Xurkitree
  • Power Lines and Power Plants (a "man made invasive species")
  • Christmas Trees

Part 3:

• Celesteela
  • Bamboo
  • Princess Kaguya (Japanese Mythology)
• Kartana
  • Humans as Invasive Species
  • Origami
  • Samurai
• Guzzlord
  • European Green Crab
  • Black Holes

Part 4:

• Poipole and Naganadel
  • Bees and Wasps
  • Dragons
• Stakataka
  • Bryozoans
  • The Great Wall of China
  • Mukumokuren and Nurikabe (Japanese Mythology)
• Blacephalon
  • Dandelions
  • Tanabata Lanterns
  • Fireworks
  • Clowns