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SCIENCE
Second Quarter – Module 3
Levels of Biological Organization
Second Quarter – Module 2
The Levels of Biological
Organization

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

 What I Need to Know

Biology is defined as the branch of science which deals with the study
of life of all the organisms on Earth. It is coined from the two Greek Words
“Bios” which means “life” and “logos” which means “study of”.

All living things exhibit a unique and complex hierarchical organization.

This is arranged in ascending order or from lowest to the highest level that
includes cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, population,
community, ecosystem and biosphere. One concrete example of a living thing
is YOU. You are composed of many parts and each part has specific function.
Every part is interrelated and is necessary for your continuous existence on
this planet. It is guided by the rule, “All for one, one for all” because these
parts of your body will not work alone instead it works as a whole. One part
will not be able to work properly if other part is missing.

Hence, this module will help you address your questions on how life is
organized. Moreover, students understanding on the sequence of the
biological organizations from smallest to largest shall also be given emphasis.
The scope of this module allows it to be applied in your day to day existence.

After going through this module, you are expected to describe the different
levels of biological organizations from cell to biosphere (S7LP – IIc -3).

Specifically, you are expected to:

1. classify organisms into their level of biological organizations; and

2. create a foldable pyramid on the levels of biological organizations.

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 What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the letter of your
answer in your Science activity notebook.
1. Which of the following differentiates organs from tissues?
A. Organs and tissues are made up of cells.
B. Organs and tissues make up an organ system.
C. Organs make up organ systems; cells make up tissues.
D. Organs make up organ systems; tissues make up organs.
2. The organ systems of plants consist of the root and shoot systems.
Why is it important for these organ systems to work together?
A. To grow and survive
B. To avoid pests and other animals
C. To avoid floods and strong winds
D. To survive droughts and earthquakes
3. What level of biological organization is made up of a group of similar
cells that perform a specific function?
A. Organ C. System
B. Organism D. Tissue
4. What is formed by a group of cells and tissues that work together to
carry out a specific function?
A. Cell C. Organ
B. Organism D. Organ System
5. At which smallest level of organization in an organism can the
characteristics of life be carried out?
A. Cell
B. Organ
C. Organ System
D. Tissue

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For Item number 6, refer to the picture at the side.
6. To which level of biological organization does the
picture belong?
A. Cell
B. Organ
C. Organism
D. Organism
7. Which is the correct sequence – from the lowest
to highest – of the levels of organization in an organism?
A. Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems
Organisms Population Community Ecosystem
Biosphere
B. Cells Tissues Organs Organ systems
Organisms Community Population Ecosystem
Biosphere
C. Cells Organs Tissues Organ systems
Organisms Population Community Ecosystem
Biosphere
D. Cells Tissues Organs systems Organ
Organisms Population Community Ecosystem
Biosphere
8. Which of the following units is the highest level of biological system?
A. Biosphere C. Ecosystem
B. Community D. Population
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Groups of organs working together are called cells.
B. Groups of cells working together are called tissues.
C. Groups of organs working together are called organisms.
D. Groups of tissues working together are called organ systems.
10. How do you call a group of same species living together?
A. Biome
B. Community
C. Ecosystem
D. Population
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 Lesson Levels of Biological
1 Organization

What’s New

Have you ever asked yourself on what makes you up and the other
organisms around you? This question could be addressed as you go along
with this module.

I want you first to observe carefully the picture. Then, think

over and answer the questions below.
1. What parts of the human body do you see?
2. To which organ systems do these parts belong?
3. What could probably happen if one organ or body
part does not function well?

What is It

Levels of Biological Organization

Organisms are categorized according to the number of cells in the
body, either unicellular or multicellular. A unicellular organism depends upon
just one cell for all of its functions while a multicellular organism has cells
specialized to perform different functions that collectively support the
organism. As they grow and develop, they become highly organized and
specialized.

The different levels of biological organization are described and

arranged below from the highest to the lowest or in a descending order.

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Table 1. The Levels of Biological Organization arranged from Highest to Lowest
Levels of
Biological Description Illustration/
Organization Example
The part of the Earth that contains all
Biosphere
ecosystems

Community and its nonliving

Ecosystem
surroundings

Population that live together in a

Community
defined area

Group of organisms of one type that

Population
live in the same area

The Individual living thing that is made

Organisms
up of one or more organ systems

Organ A group of organs performing similar

Systems function

A group of tissues performing similar

Organs
function

A group of cells performing similar

Tissues
function

The basic structural functional unit of

Cells
life

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 What’s More

Directions: Use the description provided in page 2. Then classify each

picture into what level of organization it belongs. Write your answers in your
Science activity notebook.

2 3
1

4 5 6

a community or group of living

organisms that live in and interact with
each other in a specific environment

7 8 9

Population that live

together in a defined area

(Source:https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib04/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/3641/LevelsOfOrganization.pdf)

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10 11

Group of organisms of one type

that live in the same area

14 15
13

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The animal cell is an
example of a cell.

(Source:https://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib04/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/3641/LevelsOfOrganization.pdf)

What I Have Learned

Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Using what you have learned in this module, fill in the blanks with
the correct word/s from the word box below that will complete the sentence.
Write your answers in your Science activity notebook.
1. Organisms are characterized based on its organization. It follows an
order from lowest to highest,
_____1a_____ tissues organs ___1b____ organism
population ____1c______ ecosystem biosphere.
2. Each part of a/n __________ is necessary for survival. Whatever
happens to any of these parts affect the others.
3. __________ are group of tissues in a living organism that performs
similar function.
4. When many cells of the same kind are together in a group, it is called
__________.

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 5. __________ are group of organisms belonging to the same type that
live in the same area.
6. The __________ level of biological organization is called Biosphere.

Word Box

Highest Population Organ Systems

Lowest Tissues Organism

Community Organs Biosphere

What I Can Do
Activity 3: Sequencing: The Foldable Levels of Biological
Organization Pyramid
Directions: Make a Foldable Pyramid on the Levels of Biological
Organization. You will be guided with the procedure below.
1. Cut along the dotted line to make a foldable pyramid.
2. Tape the pyramid together by following the instructions.
3. Paste the levels of biological organization on one side with the smallest
at the top.
4. On the next side, you paste the description for the corresponding level.
5. On the last side, you will paste examples of the levels.

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 Figure 3. Foldable Pyramid (Output)

(Note: Your foldable pyramid on the levels of biological organization should

look like figure 3. Be Creative and Have Fun!)

Cut this triangle off

Figure 4. Foldable Pyramid Template

Side 1 Side 2 Side 3

The basic structural and functional Prokaryotes, White blood cells,
Cells
unit of life. Epithelial cells, Bacteria, Yeast
A group of cells that work together Epithelial, Connective, Nervous,
Tissues
to perform a specific task. Muscle
A group of different tissues that form
Organs a singular unit and perform a similar Heart, brain, kidney, skin
function.
Organ A group of organs that interact to Circulatory system, Digestive
systems perform a similar function, system, Excretory system,
An individual living thing that can be Humans, Bird, Earthworm, Plant,
Organism
unicellular or multicellular. Bacteria, Yeast
All organisms of the same group or
species living in a particular Hawks, barred owls, and eagles on
Population
geographical area and capable of Davao
interbreeding.
Pond, Grassland, Deep ocean,
An interacting group of various Forest of trees and undergrowth,
Community Plants inhabited by animals and
species in a common location
rooted in soil containing bacteria
and fungi

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 It contains all the communities that
Ecosystem Deciduous forest, Coniferous forest,
interact in a specific area.
It is made up of all parts of the Earth
Biosphere Earth, where life exists
where life exists.

Assessment

Directions. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of your
answers in your Science activity notebook.

1. Which of the following is the simplest level of ecological organization?

A. A population C. An ecosystem
B. A community D. An individual or species
2. The organ systems of plants consist of the root and shoot systems.
Why is it important for these organ systems to work together?
A. To grow and survive
B. To avoid pests and other animals
C. To avoid floods and strong winds
D. To survive droughts and earthquakes
3. Which of the following differentiates organs from tissues?
A. Organs and tissues are made up of cells.
B. Organs and tissues make up an organ system.
C. Organs make up organ system; cells make up tissues.
D. Organs make up organ system; tissues make up organs.
4. What level of biological organization is made up of a group of similar
cells that perform a specific function?
A. Organ C. System
B. Organism D. Tissue
5. At which smallest level of organization in an organism can the
characteristics of life be carried out?
A. Cell C. Organ System
B. Organ D. Tissues

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 6. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the group?
A. Eyes C. Mouth
B. Large Intestine D. Stomach

For Item number 7, refer to the image below.

7. To which level of biological organization does the picture

belong?
A. Cell C. Organism
B. Organ D. Organism
8. Which of the following is a population?
A. Mountain stream
B. All the frogs in a pond
C. Hawks, barred owls, and eagles on Davao
D. Blue-tailed skinks (lizards) and snakes around a barn
9. What level of biological organization is being referred to when many
organ systems work together?
A. Cells C. Organism
B. Organ D. Organ System
10. What is formed by a group of cells and tissues that work together to
carry out a specific function?
A. Cell C. Organ System
B. Organism D. Organ

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 Additional Activities

Activity 4: What’s the Word? That’s the Word!

Directions: Find seven (7) words in the grid that is related to the lesson
discussed. Look for them in all directions including backwards and diagonal.
The first one is done for you. Write your answers in your Science activity
notebook.

B C O M M U N I T Y T M I C H A E L M
R I W A G O R G A N S Y S T E M S M U
E U O R G A N S R O S L A S T L M U L
Q D I S C V S S M D E S F C L E L L O
M K O A P O P U L A T I O N T P I R E
R C Z I S H C I M A X T O S F I G C G
E E H Y J C E L L S O X Y I T A S I A
N M L B C V J R I P T S U N N B W T L
U B O B X C E U E M O D T I C T U E F
C R Q S L F W A P C S C S M P T N R V
L A S T I S S U E S W M N I Q F E E Y
A Y A N N A H A E T s H A E T H A N N

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Answer Key
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