Tag: cat

  • The Genetics of Tortoiseshell and Calico Cats

    The Genetics of Tortoiseshell and Calico Cats

    Explore the genetics of tortoiseshell and calico cats with students. Includes worksheets for students to practice sex-linked genetic crosses.

  • Complete Cat Dissection Guide with Assessment

    Complete Cat Dissection Guide with Assessment

    A complete guide to dissecting the cat which includes student tasks, student worksheet, and link to assessments and other resources.

  • Complete Cat Dissection  Student Guide

    Complete Cat Dissection Student Guide

    Cat dissection manual for anatomy and physiology students. A cat dissection is not usually performed in biology and reserved for upper level anatomy or college students. My anatomy class is only available for juniors and seniors. Some students may have ethical issues with dissections, and I refer them to an alternate version for the dissection…

  • The Lion in Your Living Room

    The Lion in Your Living Room

    This film was based on a book “The Lion in Your Living Room“, which I had read last year, so I was really excited to watch the film version. The pace was good and included interesting animations, like showing what happens when a cat falls and must twist its body to land on its feet.…

  • Case Study:  Why Are There No Male Calico Cats?

    Case Study: Why Are There No Male Calico Cats?

    This presentation case study asks two important questions regarding cat coloration: The case is presented as a slide presentation where students consider evidence and data related to cat coloration and chromosomes.  Working in small groups, they discuss the case and eventually answer the two main questions. I usually collect their answers at the end of class…