Which animal is best for you—a dog or cat? Why? Engage third graders in an opinion writing assessment that prompts them to read facts about both pets, and then write and decide which pet is best for them.

Can the small cat catch the rat? Find out in a short passage designed for first graders, complete with four comprehension questions that address details from the text.

Explore the book The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss with your class. They will design a pattern for the cat's hat. They will create color pattern designs with candy and frosting. In the end, they will describe their pattern.

Answers to this quiz are very well cited, so if your class is studying Halloween, symbols, superstition, world cultures, or cats, it could spark spirited discussion about comparative traditions.

In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "cat," write the word independently, and color the picture of the cat.

In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "cat," write the word independently, and color the picture of the cat.

In this word recognition learning exercise, students trace the word "cats," write the word independently, and color the picture of the cats.

For this maze worksheet, students find their way through the maze in order to help the kitty at the top of the page find her ball of yarn.

In this pet care worksheet, students analyze a photograph that shows the necessary items needed for cat care. There are no directions on the page.

In this language arts instructional activity, 1st graders think of words that rhyme with each underlined word. Then they write as many as they can on the lines provide for each of the four words.

In this video segment from Nature, discover the various roles the cat has played in our history. [6:54]

This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on caracals including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.

What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.