How can we use Pokémon Go in a Gr. 2 Social Studies Class?

Gr. 2 Social Studies Unit- Global communities connections
Numeracy/Logic: Students can compare numerically the number of Pokémon caught when collaborating with others using a Lure/ Incense or when being the "lone wolf" and working alone.
Spatial: Students would need to go out in the community to a Pokestop, which is placed on a public landmark like a mall, a historical building, or a park. How do shared interests bring community together to a gathering point?

Interpersonal: Students can speak with other trainers to discuss tips.
Naturalistic: Students can discuss the kinds of Pokemon that are "indigenous" to certain regions. How do the types of Pokémon (fire, water, air, electric) affect which region you venture into to find them (river, urban centre, wooded area)?

Nouns and concepts for Global Communities:
- Regions
- Relationships
- Community
- Geography
- Trends
- Maps
- Graphs
- Diversity
- Cause and Consequences

Verbs or actions for Global Communities:
- Explore or investigate
- Compare
- Describe
- Inquire
- Identify or locate
- Interpret or analyse
- Construct and organize data

Essential Questions for Global Communities:
- How does geographic location affect global communities?
- How does the natural environment affect the way people meet their needs?
- How do you treat the environment on a day-to-day basis?
- How does the way you treat the environment affect the global community?

Key 21st Century Skills:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Communication
3. Collaboration
4. Creativity and Innovation
5. Citizenship
6. Character

21st Century Competences are related to:
1. Growth Mindset and metacognition
2. Local, global and digital citizenship
3. Entrepreneurship
4. Character Development
5. Cognitive, Interpersonal and Interpersonal growth