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Discover the wonders of cats as mammals with skeletons, powerful muscles, and distinct behaviors. From kitten to senior stages, explore their life cycles and compare to human growth. Learn intriguing facts and consider professions like veterinarian. Delve into large feline breeds, habitats, and zoo life. Educational and engaging for 2nd graders.
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What in the World is a Cat? Mrs. Hill S2L1 2nd Grade
A Cat is an Animal that: • Is a mammal • Has a skeleton • Uses powerful muscles • Has distinct behaviors • Self Cleaning • Self Preservation • Comes in many breeds and sizes • Grows and changes • Can be domestic or live in the wild • Was a powerful symbol to humans centuries ago
I’d love for you to remember that cats (and all living things) have a life cycle. A life cycle is the series of changes each living thing goes through from birth to death.
How Many of Us in the Classroom Have a Cat as a Pet? Number of People in Class Types of Pets
A Cat’s Life Timeline In the womb 63 Days Opens eyes 7 to 10 Days Old Walking 3rd Week Kitten Stage 5 to 12 Weeks Lifespan Indoor Cats – 18 Years Outdoor Cats- 15 Years Adult Cat Stage 4 to 6 months Senior Cat Stage 8 Years Old
The Newborn Stage • Blind • Deaf • Helpless • Mothers lick them to get breathing going • Sleep and eat only • Gain 15 grams daily • Senses functional around 10th day
The Kitten Stage • Explore surroundings • Using the potty • Play with each other • Fully developed senses • Clean themselves • May move to a new home when 12 weeks old • Around 12 weeks a new diet is started
The Adult Stage • Stalking • Hunting • Permanent teeth come in • Ready to have babies
The Senior Stage • Stiffness in joints • Sleeping • Resting • Poor sight and hearing • Needs more warmth • Change in diet
A Human’s Life Timeline In the Womb 40 Weeks Talking Begins at 2 months Rolling Over 4-5 months Sitting Up 6 ½ months Crawl 10-11 months Walk 12 months Toddler 2 years Child 3 and up Teenager 13 to 19 Years Adult 20 to 64 Years Senior 65 to Death Lifespan 80-90 years
What can we infer from looking at the timeline slides? Cat Human
Human Life Stages Video Click Here to view video
Speaking of Cats and Humans…Did You Know? • Pharaohs in Egypt regarded cats as Gods • Cats have been cloned by scientists • There are famous cat cartoon characters illustrated by people
In what profession would someone need to know a great deal about cats?
A Veterinarian! A veterinarian is a doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
Here are some other topics we could explore: • Large feline breeds (puma, lions, tiger) • Habitats • Zoo life • Animal Rescue • Comparing cats to other animals