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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
Christmas Island Red Crabs
These red crabs make mass migrations on Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean. It’s one of earth’s most spectacular sights, says Sir David Attenborough.
Christmas Island Red Crabs
These red crabs make mass migrations on Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean. It’s one of earth’s most spectacular sights, says Sir David Attenborough.
Lesson Plan
MARINE ARTHROPOD ADAPTATIONS + ENGINEERING DESIGN homepage
Students explore the diversity and adaptations of marine arthropods through short videos and student centered activities.
MARINE ARTHROPOD ADAPTATIONS + ENGINEERING DESIGN homepage
Students explore the diversity and adaptations of marine arthropods through short videos and student centered activities.
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Teacher
Rachel Miller, Science from Scratch
Lucky us! Rachel sought permission to use our Shape of Life video for the creation of her questions about sponges. We heartily agreed and share her story with you.
Rachel Miller, Science from Scratch
Lucky us! Rachel sought permission to use our Shape of Life video for the creation of her questions about sponges. We heartily agreed and share her story with you.
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Scientist
Amanda Kahn Assistant Professor, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories- San Jose State University
Join Amanda as she shares the magnificent world of sponges and how they go to battle with the climate crisis.
Amanda Kahn Assistant Professor, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories- San Jose State University
Join Amanda as she shares the magnificent world of sponges and how they go to battle with the climate crisis.
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Did you Know?
Hydrothermal Vent Crab
This furry crab lives in deep sea hydrothermal vents. There can be as many as 700 ‘yeti’ crabs in just one meter near hydrothermal vents.
Hydrothermal Vent Crab
This furry crab lives in deep sea hydrothermal vents. There can be as many as 700 ‘yeti’ crabs in just one meter near hydrothermal vents.
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Blog
Marine Arthropods Migrate
Birds do it, amphibians do it, mammals do it, and so do marine arthropods. They all migrate.
Marine Arthropods Migrate
Birds do it, amphibians do it, mammals do it, and so do marine arthropods. They all migrate.
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