Animal: Hippopotamus

Flip the cards to discover where a hippopotamus lives, what it eats and a fun fact.

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About this lesson

Animal lessons explain how animals are grouped, where they live, what they eat and how they survive. In this Science lesson, children flip cards to match each question with its answer.

The lesson has 4 key facts, an interactive activity and a 4-question quiz. Each quiz attempt is scored, and up to three stars can be earned.

When to use this lesson

How to practise at home

  1. Play the activity together: flip cards to match each question with its answer.
  2. Ask your child to explain one key fact in their own words.
  3. Take the quiz and try again until you earn three stars.

Practice questions

Show the 4 practice questions and answers
  1. What does a hippopotamus eat? Answer: grass (herbivore)
  2. Where does a hippopotamus live? Answer: rivers and lakes of Africa
  3. Fun fact! Answer: Hippos spend most of the day in water.
  4. What kind of animal is a hippopotamus? Answer: mammal

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in “Animal: Hippopotamus”?

The lesson covers these key facts: The hippopotamus is a mammal. It lives in rivers and lakes of Africa. It eats grass (herbivore). Hippos spend most of the day in water.

Which grade is “Animal: Hippopotamus” for?

It is written for Grade 1 pupils studying Science. Related lessons on animals are listed at the bottom of this page.

How can I help my child practise “Animal: Hippopotamus” at home?

Play the activity together, so your child can flip cards to match each question with its answer. Then ask your child to explain one key fact in their own words and try the 4-question quiz. The quiz awards up to three stars.

Can this lesson be used in class?

Yes. The activity works well on a whiteboard as a starter, and the quiz is a quick check of understanding at the end of the lesson.

Do I need an account to use this lesson?

No. There is no sign-up. Stars and progress are saved in the browser on the device you use.

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