Pokemon used to teach science
Nintendo, The National Institute of Aerospace and Nortel LearniT have joined forces to use Pokemon as a learning aid to teach science. The program is aimed at elementary and middle school students and focuses on astral sciences. An activity component will even allow teachers and students to submit questions to experts in the field. Robert Lindberg, NIA’s President and Executive Director had this to say about the project:
“We are thrilled to offer educators a resource program that utilizes popular characters to enhance the learning experience for students in fields of study that will only grow more crucial as we move forward in the 21st century.”
This isn’t the first time Pokemon have been used for learning with the Pokemon Learning League taking many awards for its approach to teaching kids about Math, Science, Language Arts and Life Skills. Here is what George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications had to say about the corroboration:
“We’re honored to have our characters take what sometimes may seem like dry topics and help make them come alive for students. The collaboration provides an opportunity for children to learn 21st century science using 21st century tools with characters they’re familiar with.”
Lets hope it’s a little more Pikachu than Snorlax.
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