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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
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of the sea turtles.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of the sea turtles.
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Did You Know?
Sea Turtle Sex Ratios
If it’s warmer on the beach what sex will the hatchling be? And what does this mean for the sex ratio of turtles in a warming climate?
Sea Turtle Sex Ratios
If it’s warmer on the beach what sex will the hatchling be? And what does this mean for the sex ratio of turtles in a warming climate?
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Teacher
Bridget Booth, Middle School Science Teacher, and Michigan State Lead for Subject to Climate
“In creating some cross-curricular connections for other teachers on my team, I no longer feel like I must cover EVERYTHING about climate change in science. Now students study climate change in social studies, ELA and math classes.”
Bridget Booth, Middle School Science Teacher, and Michigan State Lead for Subject to Climate
“In creating some cross-curricular connections for other teachers on my team, I no longer feel like I must cover EVERYTHING about climate change in science. Now students study climate change in social studies, ELA and math classes.”
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Scientist
Larissa Hernandez, Marine Conservation Leader, Play Viva
The world of sea turtle conservation is a circle of friendship, trust, collective learning, and professional growth.
Larissa Hernandez, Marine Conservation Leader, Play Viva
The world of sea turtle conservation is a circle of friendship, trust, collective learning, and professional growth.
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Blog
Sea Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles face multiple threats both at sea and on the beaches where they nest. How can we protect these charismatic creatures?
Sea Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles face multiple threats both at sea and on the beaches where they nest. How can we protect these charismatic creatures?
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