The Science and Mythology of the Eevee Pokémon - Videos + Extension Activities

I teach a lot of Pokemon science classes. I also teach a lot of Pokemon mythology classes! When I went to tackle the evolutions of Eevee, I realized that these "Eeveelutions" deserve a discussion of both the possible science AND mythology behind them. We'll use Pokedex entries and video clips to explore the possible origins of each evolution.

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• This course has four parts to it. Each “part” consists of a downloadable video presentation (between 12 and 17 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:

Eevee

• Science Connection: dogs, cats, rabbits, and foxes
• Mythology Connection: The Gulon from Scandinavian folklore

Vaporeon

• Science Connection: gills and fish
• Mythology Connection: The Merlion of Singapore

Part 2:

Jolteon

• Science Connection: electric animals, the domestication of animals
• Mythology Connection: Raiju from Japanese mythology

Flareon

• Science Connection: the Red Fox
• Mythology Connection: Tulikettu from Finnish mythology

Part 3:

Umbreon

• Science Connection: animals affected by moon cycles
• Mythology Connection: Tezcatlipoca from Aztec mythology

Leafeon

• Science Connection: animals that can do photosynthesis
• Mythology Connection: Dryads from Greek mythology

Part 4:

Sylveon

• Science Connection: animal "feelers"
• Mythology Connection: The Moon Rabbit from Chinese Mythology

Glaceon

• Science Connection: the Arctic Fox
• Mythology Connection: Yuki-onna from Japanese mythology

Espeon

• Science Connection: the purpose of whiskers
• Mythology Connection: Bakaneko from Japanese mythology, Carbunclo from South America