Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the connection between Chinese culture and Pokemon.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencils
• Access to the internet for research
• No prior knowledge needed, just an open mind!

Activities

• Pokemon Chinese Names: Research and write down the Chinese names of your favorite Pokemon. Compare them to their English names.
• Chinese Zodiac Pokemon: Discover which Pokemon represent each animal in the Chinese zodiac. Create your own Pokemon zodiac chart.
• Pokemon and Chinese Mythology: Choose a legendary Pokemon and research a Chinese myth that is similar. Write a short story combining the two.

Talking Points

• Pokemon Names: "Did you know that Pikachu's Chinese name is 皮卡丘 (Píkǎqiū)? It sounds different, right?"
• Chinese Zodiac: "In the Chinese zodiac, Charmander represents the Year of the Dragon. Which Pokemon do you think represents your birth year animal?"
• Mythology Connection: "The story of Lugia, the guardian of the sea, is similar to the Chinese myth of the Dragon King. How can you incorporate both stories into one?"