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All About Cats: History, Care, and More!

Completed by 19 learners
Ages 9-12
Live Group Class
In this 6-week course, students will learn all about domestic cats: history, science, cat breeds, and how to care for this favorite pet.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
1-8 learners per class
30 min

What's included

6 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners will individually complete a project by the end of class that focuses on a cat breed of choice. They will be expected to create some type of visual (such as a poster presentation) and give a 3-5 minute presentation to their classmates about the breed.
Assessment
Students will have a short informal multiple choice assessment at the end of each class to ensure that they understand the content. The instructor will provide feedback on the cat breed project based on facts, creativity, and oral presentation.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6
This class will discuss the domestic cat from historic, scientific, and cultural viewpoints.  This is a great course for any student who has a cat as a pet, loves cats, or is interested in adopting a cat and wants to find out more.  Students will also have a chance to share about their own cats, and even bring their cats to class if they would like! 

Week 1: History of Cats. This week will cover the prehistoric origin of cats, the first domestic cats in Ancient Egypt, and how their popularity quickly spread around the world. Students will view pictures of domestic cats throughout history, including mummified cats from Egypt and humans with their cat companions throughout history.  

Week 2: The Science of Cats. This week covers cats' physical anatomy and five senses, including the importance of their whiskers and tails in their ability to navigate their surroundings.  We will discuss cats' unique eyes and how they function to let in and keep out light, allowing them to see in almost complete darkness. 

Week 3: Cat breeds. Although there are many cat breeds, we will discuss the different categories of breeds and focus more on a few breeds, some traditional and some more recently developed.  Students will be asked to share more about their cats (if they have them) or cats that they know or are interested in. The end-of-class project, a short report on a cat breed, will be introduced here. 

Week 4: Cats in culture. Over the years, cats have been very important to our culture, including in literature, TV and movies, cartoons, etc. Cats have also played a part in many myths and superstitious beliefs. We will discuss the role of cats in society, and students will be able to share who their favorite cat "characters" are.

Week 5: Cat care. Students will learn more about choosing the right cat and caring for their cat/kitten, including feeding, grooming, the litter box, play, and taking your cat to the vet. 

Week 6: Presentations. Students will share their presentations on cat breeds to their classmates.  The instructor will provide them with feedback based on facts, creativity, and oral presentation.

Learning Goals

Students will enrich their knowledge of cats from a historical, scientific, and cultural perspective and gain a new appreciation for one of the world's favorite pets.  
Students who own cats or are interested in owning a cat will learn more about how to responsibly care for their companion.

Other Details

Supply List
Supplies to create an end of class project (for example, a poster, colored pencils/crayons, etc.) and access to information on a cat breed via a book or the Internet.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Alexandra Rhoads
Bachelor's Degree in Music from The Hartt School - University of Hartford
Elisa García-Gaetan
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Alexandra Stoetzel
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Northern Colorado
Levi Carpman
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Gliere Academy of Music, Kyiv, Ukraine
Olena Willits
I am a former public school teacher (at the high school and elementary levels), hold a teaching certification and am a lifelong cat enthusiast. 

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