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I WONDER - Who Invented The Cat Flap?

By Learning MoleAges 5-8
I WONDER - Who Invented The Cat Flap?

This video is answering the question of who invented the cat flap.

Subjects:TriviaScienceStory time
Topics:Notable PeopleHistoryCurious KidsStoriesAnimal KingdomScience

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    Isaac Newton, a famous scientist, invented the cat flap because his cats kept interrupting his experiments. He called a carpenter to make holes in the door for the cats.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Create a cat flap craft activity using cardboard and markers to make a mini cat door. - Have a discussion about other inventions and ask your child to come up with their own invention ideas. - Take a trip to a local museum that showcases inventions and discuss the different inventions you see. - Read a book about Isaac Newton and his other scientific discoveries to further explore his contributions.

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    "Even great scientists like Isaac Newton had to find solutions to everyday problems. Inventing the cat flap shows that even small inconveniences can lead to great inventions."