1. Levels of Organization
Mr. Lehman
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2. Colored Sheets? Take a moment to observe the sheets of paper.
What comes to mind?
Meas. cups, pots, et al.
Levels of organization
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3. Levels of Organization
On a huge scale we have the universe.
Planets, sun, satellites  the solar system
Earth  4 systems
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4. Earth’s 4 Systems Air  Atmosphere Water  Hydrosphere
Rock  Lithosphere
Life  Biosphere
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5. From Cells to… Organelles Cells Tissue Organs Organ Systems
Organism (species)
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6. …Celestial Events Population Community Ecosystem Biosphere
Group of species together
Community
Populations interacting in the environment
Living and nonliving (rock, water, air)
Ecosystem
Communities interacting for survival
Biosphere
Earth  Solar System 
Milkyway  Universe
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7. Level of Organization Activity
Label each colored sheet, representing the level of organization of the biosphere.
Cell basic unit of life, and comprised of organelles (which are represented by the smallest tile).
List one or two facts about each level.
Share some examples with the class
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8. Pyramid of Organization
Complete pyramid by completing required information for each side.
Side 1Level
Side 2Description
Side 32 examples
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9. Assessment
Submit completed pyramid activity sheets on your way out the door. Make sure you name is on the sheet!
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10. Closure Levels of organization are present everywhere
Outer space  human cells
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11. Universe Milkyway Earth 4 systems Biosphere Ecosystem Community
Population
Organism
Org. system
Organs
Tissue
Cells
Organelles
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12. Homework:
Utilize available resources to assist you in identifying a level of organization.
You will share your work with your peers tomorrow.
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