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...

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...

Pupils 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 similar...

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...

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Wikipedia provides detailed information on echinoderms, or a phylum of marine animals including star fish and sea urchins. Website includes image, chart of scientific classification, and many hyperlinked terms.

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.

Background information about all of the classes of the animal kingdom, followed by four short lesson plan outlines.

Resource provides a brief overview of echinoderms. Includes pictures and links for more information.