Organism Classification

Organism Classification

Grade 8th Grade · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe how organisms are classified into a hierarchy based on their characteristics.

Warm-Up Video

Amoeba Sisters · 5:11

Biological Levels in Biology: The World Tour

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The most basic living level that makes up all of life is the cell, and a group of cells working together forms tissues.

  • 2

    Organs are made up of tissues, and multiple organs working together form an organ system.

  • 3

    A population consists of the same species, while a community includes multiple populations, and an ecosystem includes both biotic and abiotic factors.

Practice Questions

10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

List the levels of biological organization in order from simplest to most complex, as described in the video.

Teacher Guide

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