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| It's National Pet Week! These cat sites bring "purrfect" learning fun to your whole family! |
Cats: Wild to Mild! http://www.nhm.org/cats/
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles brings you this virtual exhibit that "traces the natural history of the cat from wild, exotic felines to America's number one pet." Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Friskies Pet Care Company the content is suitable for the whole family. It combines information on cat mythology, biology, behavior, conservation, and responsible pet care. Much of the content from the "real" exhibit is presented in these "virtual" exhibit pages, as well as the complete Teacher's Study Guide that accompanies the exhibition.
All About Cats http://kids.cfa.org/
The Cat Fanciers Association sponsors this website that provides a "feline education for youngsters." Kids can learn about different breeds and colors of domestic cats, find out about cat shows and junior showmanship, and play all kinds of games and puzzles to test their knowledge of cats. Plus there are interactive and printable coloring pages. Don't miss the links to other cool cat websites.
Cats: Plans for Perfection http://www.nationalgeographic.com/cats/index.html
This website from national geographic explores cat anatomy and behavior in an interactive field guide format that's geared more for middle school and up. When you get to the site, click on "Enter." Then use the menu to learn all about cat skeletons, muscles, senses, coat, and behavior.
Do Cats Sweat? http://amos.indiana.edu/library/scripts/catheat.html
Check out this "Moment of Science" to find out!
Cat Cam http://www.catcam.us/
This site has several web cams that document the antics (well, mostly the naps...yawn...) of several domestic cats. If this is a little dull, try the...
Fishing Cat Cam! http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsiaTrail/FishingCats/fishing/default.cfm
The Smithsonian National Zoological Park offers this great video of the resident Fishing Cats doing their thing. You thought cats didn't like water? Think again...
Cat Facts http://www.catscans.com/facts.htm
This web page contains an interesting list of cat facts. It's part of a larger site all about cats.
Ask Dr. Universe! http://www.wsu.edu/DrUniverse/Contents.html
Do your kids (ages 6 and up) have science questions that you find difficult to answer? Ask Dr. Universe! This friendly, fictitious, feline professor, who works at Washington State University, devotes her time to answering all the questions kids come up with. She has the resources of the university close at hand, you see. :) Don't miss the alphabetical list of some of the tough questions children ask, such as, "Why do cats hate water?" The diversity of the topics covered here is phenomenal. Just explore the questions your kids are interested in -- the answers may springboard you into a whole new area of science study.
Professor Garfield (The Cat) Teaches Science and More! http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_kbkids.html
Do your kids read Garfield (the cat) comic strips or books? Do they watch Garfield cartoons? This website, brought to you in association with Ball State University, presents Professor Garfield...for all of your academic needs! When you get to the site you'll see a menu of subjects, including science, organized by grade levels K-6. Just click on the grade, then click on an item from the subject category to begin the lessons. You may want to click on "Teachers Lounge" on the menu to read the curricula overview and to access info about instructional materials at the site along with printable activities.
Cat Cares for Chickens!?! http://cbs4denver.com/watercooler/watercooler_story_124002432.html
This falls under the category of cute - but what cat story doesn't? Watch the video of the mother cat who adopted baby chicks. Awwww....
Cat Physics! http://www.edmontoncat.ab.ca/html/catphysics.html
Just for fun, read the laws of physics - cat version! For example, #1 - Law of Cat Inertia:
A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force - such as the opening of cat food, or a nearby scurrying mouse," etc. |
Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling®
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