The document discusses getting a classroom pet and focuses on cats. It provides background on the domestication of cats and their needs. It discusses the educational benefits of different subjects that can be taught using a classroom cat like math, science, language and social skills. Places to visit to learn more about cats are mentioned. The document considers what type of cat would be best like indoor vs outdoor cats. It also discusses cat allergies and hypoallergenic cats. Pictures of cat body parts and books about cats are included.

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. What Makes Someone 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

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