Begin the lesson with an engaging question: 'What do sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers have in common?' This will spark curiosity about echinoderms.

Introduce the topic by showing a short video clip from 'All About Echinoderms' to provide a visual overview of their habitats and physical characteristics.

Discuss the diverse habitats of echinoderms, emphasizing their presence in both tropical and arctic marine environments.

Explain the unique reproductive strategies of echinoderms, focusing on sexual reproduction, fragmentation, and regeneration, using sea stars as a primary example.

Guide students through an exploration of the echinoderm endoskeleton, highlighting its spiny appearance and structural role.

Explore the mechanism and role of tube feet in echinoderm locomotion, feeding, and environmental sensing through interactive discussion.

Have students create models of echinoderms using clay or other craft materials to understand their radial symmetry and spiny structures.

Assign students to research a specific echinoderm and present its adaptations for survival in its habitat.

Conduct a quick quiz to assess students' understanding of echinoderm characteristics and their ecological roles.

Encourage students to reflect on what they found most interesting about echinoderms and how these creatures are adapted to their environments.

Use the 'Animal Classification – Echinoderms' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of echinoderm features and classification.

For further exploration, students can engage with the 'Animal Classification – Amphibians' assessment to compare echinoderms with other animal groups.