Post on 04-Jan-2016
Levels of Organizatio
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Living organisms are considered to be “highly
organized”
This means that they are made up of different components working
together in a specific way.
We are going to learn how living organisms are highly
organized.
What did both the plant and animal have in common
during the virtual dissections?
They were both made of smaller parts working
together to form a whole.
How is a living organism a system?
A living organism is made up of smaller parts working together just like a system.
Put the five cards with the largest font in order from
smallest to largest.
Levels of Organization
1. Cell2. Tissue3. Organ4. System5. Organism
http://www.yellowtang.org/animations/organization.swf
Cell
The first level of organization The smallest unit of structure and
function of living things
Tissue Second level of organization Groups of similar cells that perform a
specific function Muscle tissue Lung tissue Heart tissue
ground tissue in leaf
Muscle Tissue
Connective Tissue
Nerve Tissue
Epithelial Tissue
Organ
Third level of organization Group of different tissues working
together to perform a certain task Heart Lung Stomach Brain
System Fourth level of organization A group of organs working together
Skeletal system Circulatory system Muscular system Nervous system
Organism
Fifth level of organization Combines cells, tissues, organs, and
systems
Organism needs All living organisms need certain
things to live Obtain energy (photosynthesis and
respiration) Eliminate waste Respond to stimuli grow Reproduce