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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
Blog
The Origins of the Amazing Diversity of Life
The earth is full of an incredible diversity of wondrous creatures. How did this diversity come to pass?
The Origins of the Amazing Diversity of Life
The earth is full of an incredible diversity of wondrous creatures. How did this diversity come to pass?
Creature
Humpback Whale Feeding and Cultural Evolution
How humpback whales catch their prey is a cultural tradition that varies depending on the population.
Humpback Whale Feeding and Cultural Evolution
How humpback whales catch their prey is a cultural tradition that varies depending on the population.
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Lesson Plan
Constructing the Tree of Life
Students explore the evolution of life on earth by constructing a "tree of life" -- metaphorical art that arranges groups of organisms by characteristics and when scientists think they first evolved.
Constructing the Tree of Life
Students explore the evolution of life on earth by constructing a "tree of life" -- metaphorical art that arranges groups of organisms by characteristics and when scientists think they first evolved.
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Lesson Plan
Animating the Tree of Life
Another Tree of Life Lesson Plan!
Students will explore an animated "Tree of Life." They will record observations and questions about it and discuss them as a class. Create your own cartoon!
Animating the Tree of Life
Another Tree of Life Lesson Plan! Students will explore an animated "Tree of Life." They will record observations and questions about it and discuss them as a class. Create your own cartoon!
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Teacher
We'll Be at NSTA in The City of Brotherly Love!
Come join us at the National Science Teachers Association Conference! We can't wait to meet science teachers from all over the country.
We'll be debuting our new animation film 'The Tree of Life'. Stop by and say 'Hi!' at Booth 813.
Please Stop By Booth 813!
We'll Be at NSTA in The City of Brotherly Love!
Come join us at the National Science Teachers Association Conference! We can't wait to meet science teachers from all over the country.
We'll be debuting our new animation film 'The Tree of Life'. Stop by and say 'Hi!' at Booth 813.
Please Stop By Booth 813!
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Scientist
Rich Mooi, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Geology California Academy of Sciences
““If we’re to fight the anti-science tide, as scientists, we need to better communicate with all audiences. Spread the love and enthusiasm.”
Rich's Tree of Life of sea urchins serves to spread the love of evolutionary novelty.
Rich Mooi, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology and Geology California Academy of Sciences
““If we’re to fight the anti-science tide, as scientists, we need to better communicate with all audiences. Spread the love and enthusiasm.” Rich's Tree of Life of sea urchins serves to spread the love of evolutionary novelty.
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