Hierarchy of Living Things (what the heck is a hierarchy?)

Hierarchy: A system of grouping and ordering by size, rank, grade, ability or status

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Hierarchy of living things Look at the labels on your notecards. Arrange them in hierarchal order, from largest to smallest. Next… Check your answers

Put this in your notebook: Hierarchy of life notes Date

Biosphere Biome Ecosystem Community Population Organism Organ and Organ system Tissue Cells Atoms and Molecules Whole earth (where living things exist) Large area of similar ecosystems Group of different organisms and their environment All living things in one area Group of the same species in an area Individual living thing Group of organs and tissues with a specific function in an organism Group of similar cells doing a job Smallest unit of life Building blocks of all things – living and non-living