Cells to Organ Systems
Describe the hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms: cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organism
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If your child was asked to explain how the body is built up from the smallest parts to the whole, could they describe the levels from individual cells all the way up to organ systems — with a real example at each level?
Describe the hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms: cells → tissues → organs → organ systems → organism
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- Places cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in the correct order of organisation
- Gives a specific example of each level (e.g. muscle cell → muscle tissue → heart → circulatory system → human)
- Explains why specialised cells are needed in a multicellular organism
“If your child was asked to explain how the body is built up from the smallest parts to the whole, could they describe the levels from individual cells all the way up to organ systems — with a real example at each level?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Organisms & Life Processes
- Age range
- Ages 11–12
Standards