1. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment 3) 4) 5) 6) 8) 9) 10) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 7) 11) 1) 2) Instructions  Number your paper from 1 to 16 as shown below

2. Atoms Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment Molecules Sub-atomic particles Cells Tissue Organs An Organism A species population An ecosystem A biosphere (planet) A solar system A galaxy The universe The multi-verse Organize these 16 items  …in a list from smallest to largest on your paper  Work by yourself. Guess if needed. Organ SystemsBiome

3. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment (1)Subatomic particles are the smallest things in the universe. Examples: protons, neutrons, & electrons. Legend =protons =neutrons =electrons

4. (2) Subatomic particles combined together form Atoms. (Also know as elements) Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

5. (3) Atoms combined together form molecules Example: Water molecule (see diagram) H2OH2O Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

6. (4) Molecules combined together form cells. Examples: plant & animal cells, brain cells, etc. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment Animal Cell Plant Cell

7. (5) Cells combined together form living tissue. Examples: brain tissue, muscle tissue, fat tissue, etc Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

8. (6) Living tissue combined together form organs. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

9. (7) Organs combined together form organ systems. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

10. (8) Organ systems combined together form individual organisms. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

11. (9) Organisms combined together form a species population. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

12. (10) Populations of different species combined together form an ecosystem. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

13. (11) Ecosystems combined together form a biome. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

14. (12) Biomes combined together form a biosphere. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment (Also know as a planet with life on it).

15. (13) Biospheres/planets (along with a sun) combined together form a solar system. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

16. (14) Many solar systems (millions or billions) combined together form a galaxy. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment

17. (15) Billions of galaxies combined together form our Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment universe. (Ancient Greeks called it the Cosmos)

18. 8 th Grade Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment (16) Some scientists hypothesize that our vast universe is just one of many universes in an even bigger multi-verse. (Is suggested by String Theory.) ???

19. Atoms Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment Molecules Sub-atomic particles Cells Tissue Organs An Organism A species population An ecosystem A biosphere (planet) A solar system A galaxy The universe The multi-verse Organ SystemsBiome Organize these 16 items  …in a list from smallest to largest  This time work as small group with 2 to 3 other students

20. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment 3) Molecules 4) Cells 5) Tissue 6) Organs 8) An Organism 9) A species population 10) An ecosystem 12) A biosphere (planet) 13) A solar system 14) A galaxy 15) The universe 16) The multi-verse 7) Organ Systems 11) Biome 1) Sub-atomic particles 2) Atoms Answers  Smallest to Largest

21. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment A Proton The Moon A Black Hole Jupiter A puppy Bonus Items  Where do these items fit in the list? You

22. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment The Moon Bonus Item One  Where do these items fit in the list? f 12) A biosphere (planet) 11) Biome

23. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment A Proton Bonus Item Two  Where do these items fit in the list? f 1) Sub-atomic particles 2) Atoms

24. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment A Black Hole Bonus Item Three  Where do these items fit in the list? f 12) A biosphere (planet) 13) A solar system

25. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment A Puppy Bonus Item Four  Where do these items fit in the list? f 8) An Organism 9) A species population

26. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment Jupiter Bonus Items  Where do these items fit in the list? f 12) A biosphere (planet) 13) A solar system

27. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment Jupiter Bonus Item Five  Where do these items fit in the list? f 12) A biosphere (planet) 13) A solar system

28. Science Hierarchy of the Universe Enrichment You Bonus Item Six  Where do these items fit in the list? f 8) An Organism 9) A species population