Levels of Organization

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What are the levels of organization from smallest to largest?

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What is a cell?

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The smallest and simplest unit of life.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What are organs made of?

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Tissues.

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What do complex organisms consist of?

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Many systems.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What is an organism?

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A living entity that can function independently.

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What is tissue?

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What is an organ?

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A structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ system?

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A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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Can you name an example of an organ?

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Heart, liver, or brain.

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Can you name an example of a tissue?

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Muscle tissue or nervous tissue.