Cat power point
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The document discusses getting a classroom pet and focuses on cats. It provides information on the history and domestication of cats. It also lists the needs of cats including food, water, grooming and healthcare. The document discusses building cat toys and accessories. It outlines learning objectives that can be met by having a classroom pet like developing social and emotional skills. Places to visit to learn more about cats are suggested.
Cat power point
- 1. Our Classroom Pet By: Kristina Tolley Carmela Heal Katie Weber Chelsea Griffin Sarah Teichmer Alicia Poe
- 2. What kind of animal would be best for our class?
- 3. Modern house cats came from Africa¡¯s big cats, such as the one¡¯s we saw at Cat Tales. They started to be domesticated, or made for house use, in the Middle East. They were then brought to Egypt where they were breed smaller and smaller, into the house cats we know and love
- 4. Different Kinds of Cats Longhair Shorthair Hairless Indoor Outdoor
- 5. What do cats need? Food and water Grooming Healthcare
- 6. Building Cat Toys And Accessories
- 7. Math: ?Use measuring tools in play ?Describe objects using size words Safety: ?followed safety rules inside and out Social behavior ?Listen to what other children want and make plans that take these desires into account Problem Solving: ?make decisions and solve problems with help from other children with adult help Science: ?Investigate the properties of things in nature. Begin to understand what various life forms need in order to grow and live. ?Take responsibility in taking care of living things such as feeding fish, watering plants etc. Language development ?Know when to ask questions and who to ask ?Use words to describe actions and emotions ?Remember and follow 2 and 3 step directions ?Listen to others and respond in a group discussion for a short period Knowledge: ?ask adults questions to get information ?Understand ideas of same and different
- 8. Places to visit to gather information and knowledge about cats Cat Tales Animal Shelter Pet Store
- 9. Books About Cats -Enriched language -¡°Real¡± key terms -Increased complex and varied vocabulary -Able to create a word wall of new words
- 10. Why Are Some People Allergic to Cats? -What part of the animal are people allergic to? People that are allergic to animals are often allergic to the dander (dead skin that is continually shed), the saliva, or the urine. -What are the symptoms? People with multiple allergies are well aware that when their allergies are acting up, they will suffer from itchy eyes, runny nose, asthma symptoms, red itchy skin or a rash. -Are there any hypoallergenic cats? There are no hypoallergenic cats, nor are there any cats that do not shed. All cats shed, but some have a much denser hair coat than others and shed a larger quantity of hair than those with a thin hair coat. But since the dander and not the hair is the problem, shedding is not that important in allergy control.
- 11. Body Parts of a Cat
- 14. Culmination of Project ?Social and Emotional skills ?Classroom pets make a classroom feel safe and warm ?Improves Empathy and social skills Relationships Coping skills Self-esteem Responsibility Stress relief