Curated OER
At Home in Africa
Students draw an African animal and answer short answer questions as if they are that animal. Students complete 4 questions after reading books and looking at pictures of their animal.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Hippopotamus
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.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Plains Zebra
Comprehensive guide to the Plains Zebra that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Lion
A reference source on the lion that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Mountain Gorilla
Learn interesting facts about the Mountain Gorilla including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Ostrich
A reference source on the ostrich that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
Read Works
Read Works: Special Delivery
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of okapis in captivity. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
BBC
Bbc: African Buffalo
Check out these amazing images of African buffalo. To learn more about them, read the outline of facts to the side of the images.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Hippopotamus
This resource provides detailed information about hippopotamuses.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Cape Buffalo
This site from Enchanted Learning is a web site with interesting information on the Cape Buffalo. Learn about this animal's anatomy, diet, and predators. A simple picture is also included, along with links to additional information.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Hippopotamus Fun Facts
Learn the structure and features of the hippopotamus and other interesting facts.