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
Lesson Plan
Fantastic Flatworms
Students explore flatworm adaptations through short Shape of Life Videos and student-centered activities
Fantastic Flatworms
Students explore flatworm adaptations through short Shape of Life Videos and student-centered activities
Teacher
Aaron Lin, 7-year-old scientist & advocate
When we had our first request from a seven-year-old boy determined to save the planet one critter at a time, we had to give him a call and find out more.
Aaron Lin, 7-year-old scientist & advocate
When we had our first request from a seven-year-old boy determined to save the planet one critter at a time, we had to give him a call and find out more.
Scientist
Dr. James Hagadorn Paleontologist
Hagadorn studies ancient trackways of bygone worms in California's Inyo Mountains. Can these tiny tracks paint a portrait of the first animals to move in a forward direction?
Dr. James Hagadorn Paleontologist
Hagadorn studies ancient trackways of bygone worms in California's Inyo Mountains. Can these tiny tracks paint a portrait of the first animals to move in a forward direction?
Did you Know?
The Super Power of Planarian Stem Cells
Believe it or not planarian flatworms are super-heroes. They can regenerate new heads, tails or their entire bodies thanks to all of pluripotent stem cells in their bodies
The Super Power of Planarian Stem Cells
Believe it or not planarian flatworms are super-heroes. They can regenerate new heads, tails or their entire bodies thanks to all of pluripotent stem cells in their bodies
Blog
Warning Coloration In Flatworms
Find out why we’re alarmed when we see brightly colored or contrasting colored animals.
Warning Coloration In Flatworms
Find out why we’re alarmed when we see brightly colored or contrasting colored animals.