Shape of Life provides free teaching resources 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
Mussels and Ocean Acidification
A more acidic ocean means less calcium carbonate available for healthy shell building.
Mussels and Ocean Acidification
A more acidic ocean means less calcium carbonate available for healthy shell building.
Lesson Plan
Exploring Ocean Mysteries Curriculum
The "Exploring Ocean Mysteries: From Dynamic Shores To the Deep Sea" curriculum consists of Lesson Plans and Resources that make it easy to teach the seven principles of Ocean Literacy.
Exploring Ocean Mysteries Curriculum
The "Exploring Ocean Mysteries: From Dynamic Shores To the Deep Sea" curriculum consists of Lesson Plans and Resources that make it easy to teach the seven principles of Ocean Literacy.
Scientist
George Waldbusser Professor, Oregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Working to measure and counterattack the impacts of ocean acidification on shellfish.
George Waldbusser Professor, Oregon State University, College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
Working to measure and counterattack the impacts of ocean acidification on shellfish.
Did you Know?
Help from Kelp!
Kelp absorbs carbon dioxide in the ocean where shellfish grow.
Help from Kelp!
Kelp absorbs carbon dioxide in the ocean where shellfish grow.
Blog
Ocean Acidification: An Indigenous Perspective
Ocean Acidification and Shelled Animals: An Indigenous Perspective
“We are the ocean, and the ocean is us.”
Ocean Acidification: An Indigenous Perspective
Ocean Acidification and Shelled Animals: An Indigenous Perspective “We are the ocean, and the ocean is us.”