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Science
Quarter 2
Self-Learning Module 2
Levels of Biological Organization

“Una sa tanan, BATA: Buligan, Amligan, Tudluan, Alalayan!”

DIVISION OF BACOLOD CITY

Science - Grade 7
Self-Learning Module
Quarter 2 – Module 2 – Levels of Biological Organization
Second Edition, 2021

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 I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
describe the different levels of biological organization from cell to biosphere
(S7LT-IIc-3). The scope of this module allows you to use it in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

• Lesson – Levels of Biological Organization

After going through this module, you are expected to
1. demonstrate the different levels of understanding of the different
levels of biological organization,
2. infer that smaller structures (cell) will affect the bigger structure
(organism), and
3. understand that the structures work together to carry out specific
functions to make the organism meet its basic needs and survive.

Lesson Levels of Biological

Organization

Lesson Overview

Levels of Biological Organization

Levels of biological organization refers to the hierarchy of biological

structures and systems that define life.

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 Figure 1. Levels of Biological Organization

The cell is the basic unit of life. There are two kinds of cells: plant cells, which have
a rigid cell wall made of cellulose molecules, and animal cells, which have flexible
cell membranes.

Figure 2. Animal and Plant Cell Figure 3. Squamous epithelial

tissue

A Tissue is made of cells that work together to perform a certain task. Muscle
tissue, connective tissue, and neural tissue are some types of tissue.

An Organ is a system of tissues that work together on a larger scale to do certain

jobs within an animal's body. Examples of organs are the brain, heart and lungs.

Figure 4. Circulatory System

Organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform specific bodily
functions. For example respiratory system and circulatory system.

Plants are also made up of organ systems: the root and shoot systems. The root
system absorbs water and nutrients; the shoot system moves them to the different
parts of the plant.
An Organism is a recognizable, self-contained individual. Organisms can
be unicellular organisms such as bacteria or amoebae, or multi-cellular organisms
comprised of organs and organ systems. A human being is an example of a multi-
cellular organism.

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Population is a group of one kind of organism (species) in an area that can
interbreed & make fertile offspring.

Community is a several populations of organisms in an area (animals in the zoo)

Ecosystem. All the living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) parts of an environment.
(Tropical rain forest, grassland, etc.)

Biosphere is all the living and nonliving things on Earth.

I Will Do This
Activity 1. Where do I fit in?
Materials activity sheet pen
Procedure
A. Study the picture and choose which organ system in Column A does each organ
in Column B belong. Draw a line to match them.
COLUMN A COLUMN B

• a
1. Digestive System

2. Respiratory System
• b

3. Circulatory System
• c

4. Skeletal System

• d

5. Nervous System

• e.

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B. Compare and contrast the levels of organization between plants and animals.
Answer the following questions in a separate answer sheet.
1. In what ways are the functions of the organ systems of plants similar to those
of animals?
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2. In what way are they different?

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I Will Practice This

Fill in the missing word and color the illustration using the color guide in the word list.

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 I Will Apply

Read the selection below and answer the following questions based on what you have
read.
The circulatory system is one of the organ systems that make
up an organism. It is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Your heart is about the size of your fist. It pumps and circulates blood
to the different parts of the body through the blood vessels. Certain
diseases affect the heart and cause it to function improperly. Organs
such as the heart are made up of tissues. The heart, kidneys, and
the parts that make them up are made up of tissues. This tissue is
made up of cells -the basic units of structure and function in
Figure 5. Heart Structure
organisms.

1. What do you think will happen to the heart if any of these parts were injured or
diseased?
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2. If these parts of the heart were injured or diseased, what do you think will
happen to the organism?
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References
Books:
• DepEd Grade 7 Science Learning Module pages 77-91
• DepEd Grade 7 Science Teachers Guide pages 70-79

Internet:
• https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5829f1c10a0d754977e94cc6/levels-of-
biological-organization
• https://www.diffen.com/difference/Animal_Cell_vs_Plant_Cell
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cystic-fibrosis/symptoms-
causes/syc-20353700
• https://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz3714032a84430.html
• https://www.google.com/search?q=body+parts+with+internal+organs
• https://sciencing.com/levels-organization-biology-8480388.html

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 Answer Key
Module 2

Lesson : Levels of Biological Organization

I will do this:
I Apply this
1. If any part of the
heart is injured or
diseased, it will affect
the normal function of
the entire cardio-
pulmonary system.
2. Injury and diseases of
the heart may hinder the
normal function of the
organism which may
eventually lead to the
death of an organism.

1. In what ways are the functions of the organ systems of plants

similar to those of animals? Each part of the plants performs a
specific function like animals.
2. In what way are they different? Animal organ system are more
complex compared to plant.

I Practice this
1. cell
1. Cell- red 2. an egg cell
3. cells
2. tissue- yellow 4. connective, epithelial, muscular
5. tissue
3. Organ- green
6. brain, heart, stomach, etc.
4. Organ System- 7.organs
blue 8. circulatory, nervous, digestive, etc.
9. organism
5. Organism- purple 10. Human beings

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 Written Assessment No. 2 Worksheet

Concept Check

Name: _______________________________ Grade & Section: ___________

Melc: describe the different levels of biological organization from cell to biosphere
(S7LT-IIc-3)
Part I. Multiple Choice. Read each item carefully. Select the letter of the best
answer.
1. An organ system includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra. What do you think is
the purpose of this system?
A. to produce offspring
B. defend the body from diseases
C. remove wastes from the body
D. transport of materials to cell

2. Which does NOT belong to the group?

A. heart
B. lungs
C. mitochondria
D. pancreas

3. Which organ system in humans is responsible in the production of sperm cells?

A. excretory system
B. female reproductive system
C. male reproductive system
D. nervous system

4. Which pair of organ systems work together to fight viral diseases such as the flu?
A. Tissues and cells
B. stomach and liver
C. immune and excretory
D. smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus

5. What will happen to an organism when even a single cell fails to deliver its
function?
A. the body will correct it.
B. it will continue to function normally
C. the organism may choose to ignore it
D. it may cause abnormality in the function and death

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Part II. Guess my name. With the table shown below, identify and describe which
level of biological organization is shown in each illustration.

Illustrations Level of biological organization

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Reflection Question:
For the additional information, the levels of biological organization can be
classified into two; the organismal level and population level. The organismal level is
composed of cell, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism while the population
level is composed of population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere.

We know that cell is the building block of our body. How will you explain the
importance of it in completeness of the biological organization?
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 FOR TEACHER’S USE ONLY. Do not attach this portion to the SLM for students.

I Multiple Choice
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. A

II. Guess my name

1. Cell is the basic unit of life
2.Organism is a recognizable, self-contained individual
3.Tissue is made of cells that work together to perform a certain task
4.Organ System is a group of organs that work together to
perform specific bodily functions.
5.Organ is a system of tissues that work together on a larger scale to do
certain jobs within an animal's body.

Reflection:
Cell as being the building block of an organism is important since an
organism is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the
body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and
carry out specialized functions. Cells also contain the body’s hereditary
material and can make copies of themselves.

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