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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pets are Popular with U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss their pets and read about pets that have lived in the White House. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a vocabulary activity and pet survey, then the students read the news article and...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth description of Pygmy Hippopotamus, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures and video.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis Liberiensis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pygmy hippopotamus. Discusses where they are found, their classification, anatomy and physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, lifestyle, reproduction and life cycle,...
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Pygmy Hippopotamus.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Pygmy Hippopotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Pygmy Hippopotamus (Hexaprotodon liberiensis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can...
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Handout
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo: Pygmy Hippo

For Students 9th - 10th
The pygmy hippopotamus has eluded researchers in the wild for years. In fact, the species was not discovered until 1840. Us this resource to discover other quick facts about this endangered animal.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Hippopotamus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Multi-media National Geographic site includes video and audio clips about hippopotamuses. Fun facts are great for students doing research projects and you can send a postcard to a friend.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Unesco: Cote D'ivoire: Tai National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This park is one of the last major remnants of the primary tropical forest of West Africa. Its rich natural flora, and threatened mammal species such as the pygmy hippopotamus and 11 species of monkeys, are of great scientific interest.
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Hippotpotamus

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information about the hippotpotamus, including several photos and an audio clip.