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Terrestrial Arthropods
Terrestrial Arthropod Videos
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Lesson Plan
Terrestrial Arthropod Adaptations + Engineering DesignStudents explore the extraordinary adaptions and diversity of terrestrial arthropods through short Shape of Life videos and student-centered activities in the 5E Instructional Model.Full Lesson Plan
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Factsheet
Terrestrial Arthropods: Bold Explorers!Arthropods were the first animals to venture out of the sea onto land all over the earth.Download Factsheet
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Reading
Terrestrial Arthropods: The Conquerers Come AshoreLife's transition from sea to the land was perhaps as much of an evolutionary challenge as genesis. What forms of life were able to make such a drastic change in lifestyle?Download Reading
Features
Creature
Monarch Butterflies
These beautiful, lightweight creatures (less than half a gram!) fly long distances over several generations. It’s an unbelievable migratory phenomenon.
Monarch Butterflies
These beautiful, lightweight creatures (less than half a gram!) fly long distances over several generations. It’s an unbelievable migratory phenomenon.
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Scientist
Bill Shear, Biologist
Bill Shear investigates how arthropods made the transition to living on land by looking at microfossils preserved along with fossil plants.
Bill Shear, Biologist
Bill Shear investigates how arthropods made the transition to living on land by looking at microfossils preserved along with fossil plants.
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Did You Know?
Longest Butterfly Migration
Every year, painted lady butterflies head south from Europe on their long journey to Africa. Like monarchs, these butterflies make marathon migrations.
Longest Butterfly Migration
Every year, painted lady butterflies head south from Europe on their long journey to Africa. Like monarchs, these butterflies make marathon migrations.
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Shape of Life Blog
Butterflies and Climate Change
Ecosystems are quickly changing because of the climate crisis. Temperatures are rising and shrinking the cooler refuges that the butterflies need.
Butterflies and Climate Change
Ecosystems are quickly changing because of the climate crisis. Temperatures are rising and shrinking the cooler refuges that the butterflies need.
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