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Handout
Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Cheetah

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn animal facts about habitat, behavior, speed, and appetite, and most importantly, discover the threats that these amazing animals face today.
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Handout
Other

San Francisco Zoo: Bobcat

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the bobcat include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
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Primary
Josie's Poems

Josie's Poems: "The Very Strange Tale of Ginger the Cat"

For Students K - 1st
A poem about a ginger cat who had a bad dream about mice in the barn.
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Website
Other

Cat Breed Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles a list of information about various cat breeds.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Jaguar

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the jaguar and accompanying photos demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to hunt for its prey.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: How the Tabby Got Its Stripes

For Students 3rd - 5th
Could a cheetah's spots and a tabby's stripes come from the same gene? This feature from Scholastic explains the science behinds a cat's stripes.
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Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Black Footed Cat

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo presents information on the social and eatings habits, appearance, conservation matters, and other characteristics of the black-footed cat.
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Interactive
What2Learn

What2 Learn: Healthy Cats and Dogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Play this game of hangman to learn more about which chemistries relate to each of the organs for cats and dogs. Site contains links at bottom to help users learn more before playing.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Russian Blue

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the Russian blue cat. Discusses its origin, temperament, physical characteristics, and why it is a popular choice for a pet cat.
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Website
Other

Pet Coach: Catnip

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides general information about the causes and effects of catnip in felines.
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Website
Other

Pet Coach: Common Behavior Changes and Problems in Older Cats

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an understanding in the changes of behavior in aging adult cats.
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Website
Other

Pet Coach: How Do I Determine if My Pet Is Overweight?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides guidelines in determining if your pet is overweight. It also provides illustrations which depict various bodyweights.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Cat Accidently Goes on Coach Adventure

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read about the funny story of a cat who travelled quite a way after falling asleep on the fuel tank of a bus.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Wildcat

For Students 9th - 10th
This BBC webpage contains a detailed fact sheet and several colorful photos of the wildcat. Related articles can be found on this site as well.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Cats for Kids: Learn About the House Cat or Domesticated Cat

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about all sorts of cats including the house or domesticated cat. Why do cats make good pets?
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Maine Coon Cat

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about the Maine Coon Cat, largest domesticated breed with good temperament. Does it make a good pet?
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Handout
University of California

Ucmp: Placental Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article defines "placental mammals," lists examples of these animals, and describes the characteristics which render their classification.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Cheetah

For Students K - 1st
Interesting illustrated information on the fastest land animal on Earth, the Cheetah.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Cat

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting illustrated information on cats including appearance, diet, and habitat,
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Cheetah Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains the characteristics of a cheetah, where they are found, and other interesting fun facts.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Drawings of Leonardo: Cats and Other Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Gestural drawings of cats and other small animals by Leonardo.