Echinoderm structure and characteristics are the focus of this reading comprehension and labeling worksheet. Attractive diagrams and ample information make this a suitable homework assignment for your biology buffs when learning...

In this science worksheet, students study 12 vocabulary words which pertain to marine invertebrates. Students read the definitions which include pronunciation, part of speech and meaning of the name. Students then look at 16 organisms...

Young scholars distinguish between invertebrate and vertebrate organisms while examining the zoological classes of a number of invertebrates. They illustrate a food web of these organisms and investigate the impact of humans on the...

Students list characteristics and features of animals found in their community. They then group the animals according to how they are similar and different and create names for each group. They then create a chart of their...

Students use a key to determine the phyla of invertebrates. They are broken into groups and each group gets a stack of pictures and uses the key to determine which phyla the animal belongs to. There are also individual questions for...

In this word search worksheet, students locate words related to the zoology. The word list includes class echinoidea, pedicellaria, and paleozoic.

For this biology worksheet, students read about biological taxonomy. They then use the information they learned to answer the 13 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the packet.

Students study starfish. In this biology lesson plan, students learn the simple but complex characteristics of an echinoderm.

Pupils describe sea stars adaptations and explain how these enable them to survive in different environments.  In this animal adaptation lesson students watch a video, get into groups and create a list of characteristics of sea...

Students study physical characteristics of separate phyla and place them into similar groups. This lesson is part of a multi-segmented unit on the diversity of life. students develop a classification system by grouping animals into...

Site provides a general overview of echinoderms from the perspective of the marine aquarium enthusiast. Content includes a focus on physical characteristics, individual classes, and acquarium maintenance.

Take this ten-question review quiz over the Phylum Echinodermata. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.

A brief overview of the Phylum Echinodermata which includes an explanation of echinoderms' water-based vascular systems.

The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Echinoderms (Echinodermata), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this phylum and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.

A comprehensive site that looks at the different types of echinoderms, their life history and anatomy.

This site from University of California is an introduction to crinoids with pictures. Click on another link to learn about the history and ecology, fossils, or morphology.

This site from the University of Arizona provides a very thorough information on chrinoidea, including diagrams and pictures.

A great site about the most common echinoderm, the sea star.

Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.

Companion site for the 8-part PBS series, "The Shape of Life." Each section focuses on a different phylum, from porifera through chordata. This site is highly informative, with beautiful photography.

See all the of the different animal phyla that represent invertebrates and how diverse they are with the help of short video clips.

This resource contains thousands of descriptions about individual animal species. Many of these descriptions also includes pictures, movies, audio clips, and more.

Describes the human interest in sea cucumbers, and the ecological influence of sea cucumbers on the Galapagos Islands.

A great site on everything you need to know about crinoids, including species, types, environmental conditions, ecosystems, and pictures.