1. Pick one of the above series of listing levels of organization.

2. Make a pyramid like the one below.

3. Put the smallest level of organization at the bottom of the pyramid.
Give your example from the list that you picked.
4. As you go up the pyramid, put the correct levels of organization, in
order with your example. You must have at least 2 organs listed in
your chosen organ system.
5. Draw a picture of the parts you are listing. (Pictures are not in the
example, but add to yours. Be sure to add color.)
6. Put arrows going from level to level.
7. On each arrow, write a sentence describing the relationship
between levels.
8. Make it attractive!
9. Let the rubric be your guide

Human
systems working together
Nervous System
Organs working together form
Brain / Spinal Cord (organs)
nerve tissue working together makes
up
Nerve Tissue (Nerves)
nerve cells combine to form
Nerve Cells

Levels of Organization Rubric

4
Levels of
Levels are
Organization all listed in
the correct
order.

3
Levels are
listed and in
order with 12 errors of
omissions.

Examples

Diagrams

Diagrams
are carefully
drawn and
present at
each level.

Examples
have either
1-2 errors or
omissions.
Sentences
connecting
levels are
unclear or
inaccurate
in 1-2 spots.
Diagrams
are carefully
drawn but
missing at
1-2 levels.

Attractivene
ss

Its
beautiful!
Definitely
impressing
Greenspan
with skills!

Looks good
but more
care in
overall
presentation
expected.

Descriptive
Sentences.

Accurate
examples
are listed for
all levels.
Sentences
connecting
levels are
clear and
accurate.

2
Levels are
listed and in
partial order
with 3-4
errors or
omissions.
Examples
have 3-4
errors or
omissions.
Sentences
connecting
levels are
unclear or
inaccurate
in 3-4 spots.
Diagrams
are poorly
drawn or
absent at 34 levels
(NOTE, care
is noted, not
artistic skill.)
Messy and
or
presentation
is
incomplete.

1
Levels are
absent, out
of order, or
5+ errors.
Examples
have 5+
errors or
omissions.
Sentences
connecting
levels are
unclear or
inaccurate
in 5+ spots.
Diagrams
-5+ missing.

Lack of
effort in
presentation
quality.