Levels of Organization

View the cartoon image. You’ve been volunteering in a kindergarten classroom, and one of the children asks about the biological levels of organization that you are studying (in random order): tissues, cells, organ systems, organs. From smallest to largest, explain these levels as they relate to the cartoon image below. Remember, it is unlikely the children in this kindergarten class have taken an advanced science course yet so keep this in mind when making your explanation.

As we move into larger biological levels, it’s important to understand the vocabulary terms: abiotic and biotic. Explain the difference between BIOTIC vs. ABIOTIC Factors. Include at least 3 examples of each in your explanation.

Define, in your own words what an organism is.

Does the level of organism include abiotic factors

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

In your own words, define what a population is.

Does the level of population include abiotic factors?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

Define what a community is, in your own words.

Does the level of a community include abiotic factors?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

In your own words, define what an ecosystem is.

Does an ecosystem include abiotic factors?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe