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Climate
Climate Change
Teaching students about the climate crisis is critical. We are committed to providing tools that will empower students with the necessary scientific information about the impact of climate change on the animal kingdom.
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Carbonated CommunitiesThrough cutting-edge scientific research, students are introduced to climate change’s effects on the intertidal (ocean acidification and temperature increase) and what is known about how ocean organisms are impacted.
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Save Our Coral ReefsUsing this tool, students will practice and deepen their understanding of coral reef basics, what is contributing to their loss, and what is being done to preserve this resource.
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Carbon CafeIn this lesson students learn about the effects of different diets and foods on our Climate Crisis and how to make positive changes
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What's the bigger pictureIn this lesson, students combine art and science to interpret and illustrate graphical art. In this way, students will build understanding of the power of data infused art to convey the "bigger picture" of climate change.
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EXPLORING OCEAN MYSTERIES CURRICULUM“There are seven principles of ocean literacy including: the ocean is a major influence on weather and climate; and the ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected. The Ocean Mysteries Curriculum makes it easy to teach the seven principles while meeting NGSS, Common Core and Climate Literacy Standards.”
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What We Can Learn from a Green Ninja
Everyone thinks about the carbon footprint of their favorite burrito, right? Maybe not—BUT!… Dr. Eugene Cordero, a self-proclaimed “burrito connoisseur,” certainly does.
What We Can Learn from a Green Ninja
Everyone thinks about the carbon footprint of their favorite burrito, right? Maybe not—BUT!… Dr. Eugene Cordero, a self-proclaimed “burrito connoisseur,” certainly does.
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Environmental Literacy for Students
With the earth getting increasingly warmer and climate change research in the US under the cutting knife, students at all levels need to be climate literate. Shape of Life is dedicated to helping teachers expand their science curriculum to illuminate climate change and its impact on wildlife.
Environmental Literacy for Students
With the earth getting increasingly warmer and climate change research in the US under the cutting knife, students at all levels need to be climate literate. Shape of Life is dedicated to helping teachers expand their science curriculum to illuminate climate change and its impact on wildlife.
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Did you Know?
Why EVERYONE ELSE Knows We Need to Teach Environmental Sciences
Despite the current political landscape and their weird denial, CLIMATE CHANGE is REAL! And, every science research and educational institute seems to know this and are coming forth in support of climate literacy. We think the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) says it best in their position statement.
Why EVERYONE ELSE Knows We Need to Teach Environmental Sciences
Despite the current political landscape and their weird denial, CLIMATE CHANGE is REAL! And, every science research and educational institute seems to know this and are coming forth in support of climate literacy. We think the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) says it best in their position statement.
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