Creature Connections: The Science Behind Pokémon

Class Details:
Mondays, 9:00–10:00am
September 14 – October 19
Ages 7–12

What if the creatures your child already loves could open the door to real science?

In this six-week class, we’ll use familiar Pokémon as a starting point to explore the natural world through a true naturalist lens. Each week, we’ll look closely at a handful of creatures, ask questions, make observations, and uncover the real animals, habitats, and survival strategies that may have inspired them.

This is not a Pokémon club. It’s a science class rooted in observation, curiosity, and hands-on learning.

Together, we’ll explore:

• What makes a species a species
• How animals are adapted to survive in different habitats
• Predator and prey relationships
• Defense strategies like camouflage, armor, and toxins
• Life cycles and how creatures grow and change over time

Each class will include a mix of discussion, comparison, hands-on activities, and field journal-style work. Students will be encouraged to think like naturalists, making careful observations and asking thoughtful questions as they connect fantasy creatures to real-world science.

In our final week, students will apply what they’ve learned to design their own creature, complete with realistic adaptations and a thoughtfully imagined habitat.

No prior Pokémon knowledge is needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to explore.