E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: What Are Muscles?
This interactive module introduces young learners to the function of muscles by connecting them with pirate treasure. Learn about muscles and muscle identification, especially those muscles that help you really function. For each correct...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Do Healthy Habits Affect Your Bones and Muscles?
We all need good habits to be healthy and strong. Take a trip to a turtle farm set in the Cayman Islands to learn about exercise, eating right, correct posture, and bone health. Win stars for every correct answer and earn a certificate...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Set in 1943 when the Nazis occupied Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is asked to carry out a heroic deed and aid her uncle in his efforts to smuggle Danish Jews across the sea to Sweden, where they will be safe. She has already...
Other
Sea and Sky: Celestial Objects
Empty space in outer space is not truly empty. Celestial objects fill the space not occupied by planets, stars, and such. This resource identifies these objects and further explains their existence.
Read Works
Read Works: Explore the Seashore
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different animals that can be found along the seashore including: crabs, seals, sand dollars, sea gulls, and sea stars. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Natural Perspective: The Animal Kingdom: Starfish
Info page of sea star inhabitants of tide pools.Includes excellent photography
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Sea and Sky: A Tour of the Solar System
Take a virtual tour of the solar system starting with detailed information about the sun.
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Sea and Sky: The Constellations
Is that a lion in the sky? Find out what the constellations are, how they were named, and when stargazers might see specific ones throughout the year.
University of California
Ucmp: From Starfish to Sea Cucumbers
A comprehensive site that looks at the different types of echinoderms, their life history and anatomy.
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Gulf of Maine Aquarium: Tidepool: Window Into the Sea
A nice description of the type of life in the waters of a tidepool.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Starfish
This site gives an in-depth description of a starfish, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
PBS
Pbs: Dissection101: Dissection Resources for Classroom Use
A collection of lesson plans, quizzes, and educational videos developed for online dissections. The site hopes to improve the learning experience for students, and increase the quality of the dissection experience. Organisms included are...
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Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.: Crinoids
Site provides a detailed overview of crinoids, more commonly referred to as "sea lilies" and "feather stars." Content includes a focus on the animal's endoskeleton, feeding, commensalism, habitat, value, forms, and more. Also has great...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Additional Poems by h.d.
This site houses full texts of numerous poems by the American poet Hilda Doolittle. Among the poems are "Sheltered Garden," "Sea Poppies," and "Cities," to name just a few.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Echinoderms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You're probably familiar with starfish and sand dollars. They are both echinoderms. Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are also echinoderms. What's similar between these...
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Echinoderms
Take this ten-question review quiz over the Phylum Echinodermata. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Starfish & Urchins Spiny Skins
A brief overview of the Phylum Echinodermata which includes an explanation of echinoderms' water-based vascular systems.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Starfish
A brown and white spotted starfish on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia. There are around 1800 different species of starfish (also known as sea stars) around the world. Some starfish species have the ability...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Echinoderm
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.
Curated OER
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Starfish Morphology
Labeled diagram of a starfish.
Microscopy UK
Microscopy Uk: Growth of a Starfish
Describes the growth and development of a starfish.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching students reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.
Tree of Life Project
The Tree of Life Web Project: Crinoidea
This site from the University of Arizona provides a very thorough information on chrinoidea, including diagrams and pictures.
Other
Wet Web Media: Crinoids
A great site on everything you need to know about crinoids, including species, types, environmental conditions, ecosystems, and pictures.
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