{"product_id":"creature-connections-the-science-behind-pokemon","title":"Creature Connections: The Science Behind Pokémon","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"137\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003eClass Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eMondays, 9:00–10:00am\u003cbr data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003eSeptember 14 – October 19\u003cbr data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eAges 7–12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"318\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eWhat if the creatures your child already loves could open the door to real science?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"635\" data-start=\"320\"\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eThis is not a Pokémon club. It’s a science class rooted in observation, curiosity, and hands-on learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eTogether, we’ll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"769\" data-section-id=\"1t5vuxf\"\u003eWhat makes a species a species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"804\" data-section-id=\"pwgevf\"\u003eHow animals are adapted to survive in different habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"865\" data-section-id=\"ayhyyp\"\u003ePredator and prey relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"958\" data-start=\"901\" data-section-id=\"gdkdbb\"\u003eDefense strategies like camouflage, armor, and toxins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"959\" data-section-id=\"1xmwsyl\"\u003eLife cycles and how creatures grow and change over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1301\"\u003eIn our final week, students will apply what they’ve learned to design their own creature, complete with realistic adaptations and a thoughtfully imagined habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1633\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eNo prior Pokémon knowledge is needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanglewood Hollow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46015732154602,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1756\/7219\/files\/HOMESCHOOLSCIENCE_62620fe8-17c8-4a80-956d-c2407410cdc6.png?v=1777569633","url":"https:\/\/www.tanglewoodhollow.com\/products\/creature-connections-the-science-behind-pokemon","provider":"Tanglewood Hollow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}