The Curious History of the Domesticated Cat
In this one-time class, students will learn about the fascinating history of the domesticated cat.
Stacey
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(171)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The domesticated cat has an illustrious history! They've been worshipped, reviled and even sent into space! We will learn about the evolution of the domesticated cat, and look at the different roles the domesticated cat has served in past civilizations. An engaging and lively cat facts segment will provide information on some of the most interesting facts, both past and present, about the domesticated cat. A visual presentation will be used for this class. Participants: If you have a pet cat, bring it along and introduce it!
Learning Goals
Learning topics will include:
-The direct ancestor to the domestic cat
-genetically related small wildcats
-early archaeological finds of the domestic cat
-likely theories of how the wildcat eventually became domesticated
-the domesticated cat in Ancient Egypt (cat goddesses, cat mummies, cats depicted in Egyptian art, fun Egyptian cat facts)
-the spread of the domesticated cat across Europe and Asia
-the domestic cat in other ancient cultures (India, China, the Middle East)
-the domestic cat in medieval Europe
-brief look at cat breeds today, colors and patterns of all domestic cats today
-a look at famous historical cats past and present
-true stories of cats
-fun facts
-the high status of cats today in the Internet age
Geography:
Cyprus, Turkey
Egypt
India
China
Japan
Burma
Thailand
Other Details
Supply List
If you have a cat, bring it and introduce it!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
