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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
Monarch Butterflies
These beautiful, lightweight creatures (less than half a gram!) fly long distances over several generations. It’s an unbelievable migratory phenomenon.
Monarch Butterflies
These beautiful, lightweight creatures (less than half a gram!) fly long distances over several generations. It’s an unbelievable migratory phenomenon.
Lesson Plan
Terrestrial Arthropod Adaptations Engineering Design
Students explore the extraordinary adaptions and diversity of terrestrial arthropods through short Shape of Life videos and student-centered activities in the 5E Instructional Model.
Terrestrial Arthropod Adaptations Engineering Design
Students explore the extraordinary adaptions and diversity of terrestrial arthropods through short Shape of Life videos and student-centered activities in the 5E Instructional Model.
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Did You Know?
Longest Butterfly Migration
Every year, painted lady butterflies head south from Europe on their long journey to Africa. Like monarchs, these butterflies make marathon migrations.
Longest Butterfly Migration
Every year, painted lady butterflies head south from Europe on their long journey to Africa. Like monarchs, these butterflies make marathon migrations.
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Teacher
Fred Berg, Science & Coach, Prairie West Middle School, MN
“What I find rewarding in teaching science is seeing my student’s viewing life through microscopes, dissections, and through our explorations of endangered species.”
Fred Berg, Science & Coach, Prairie West Middle School, MN
“What I find rewarding in teaching science is seeing my student’s viewing life through microscopes, dissections, and through our explorations of endangered species.”
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Scientist
Steve Haddock, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The light Steve sheds on bioluminescence of the deep sea is impressive.
Steve Haddock, Senior Scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
The light Steve sheds on bioluminescence of the deep sea is impressive.
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Blog
Butterflies and Climate Change
Ecosystems are quickly changing because of the climate crisis. Temperatures are rising and shrinking the cooler refuges that the butterflies need.
Butterflies and Climate Change
Ecosystems are quickly changing because of the climate crisis. Temperatures are rising and shrinking the cooler refuges that the butterflies need.
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