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Shape of Life provides free science resources for both students and teachers about the evolution of the animal kingdom. We offer short videos, lesson plans, features and news of animals on planet earth.
Phyla
The animal kingdom is one of six kingdoms of life on earth. Discover the greatest story ever told - the story of the animal kingdom and the eight major phyla that make up 99 percent of animals.
Features
Creature
Cone Snail and Medicines From the Sea
Scientific discovery: you never know where it will lead.
Over the years scientists have discovered many drugs by testing compounds from organisms on the land and in the sea.
Cone Snail and Medicines From the Sea
Scientific discovery: you never know where it will lead. Over the years scientists have discovered many drugs by testing compounds from organisms on the land and in the sea.
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Lesson Plan
SCIENCE IN ACTION!
Students can get the 'real scoop' on what it's like to be a scientist. They analyze the approaches of two different scientists to understand how they use the “Three-Dimensional” practices and concepts described in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
SCIENCE IN ACTION!
Students can get the 'real scoop' on what it's like to be a scientist. They analyze the approaches of two different scientists to understand how they use the “Three-Dimensional” practices and concepts described in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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Did You Know?
Science Keeps Our Food Safe
The scientific process is used to discover pathogens found in our food. In the last 50 years scientists have discovered five times more pathogens than in the previous 50. And it’s the scientific process that helps create regulations to control and prevent these pathogens from infecting our food.
Science Keeps Our Food Safe
The scientific process is used to discover pathogens found in our food. In the last 50 years scientists have discovered five times more pathogens than in the previous 50. And it’s the scientific process that helps create regulations to control and prevent these pathogens from infecting our food.
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Teacher
Kelley Voss, Ph D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Pasadena City College
“I have the honor to return to my community college roots as a tenure-track instructor at Pasadena City College. I am really enjoying the innovative initiatives happening in my department. It’s a very full circle moment in my career!”
Kelley Voss, Ph D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Pasadena City College
“I have the honor to return to my community college roots as a tenure-track instructor at Pasadena City College. I am really enjoying the innovative initiatives happening in my department. It’s a very full circle moment in my career!”
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Scientist
Rich Mooi, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Geology California Academy of Sciences
““If we’re to fight the anti-science tide, as scientists, we need to better communicate with all audiences. Spread the love and enthusiasm.”
Rich's Tree of Life of sea urchins serves to spread the love of evolutionary novelty.
Rich Mooi, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Geology California Academy of Sciences
““If we’re to fight the anti-science tide, as scientists, we need to better communicate with all audiences. Spread the love and enthusiasm.” Rich's Tree of Life of sea urchins serves to spread the love of evolutionary novelty.
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Blog
We Stand Up for Science!
Our support and championing of science has never been more important than now.
We Stand Up for Science!
Our support and championing of science has never been more important than now.
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