Hierarchy of Organisms Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 7.13B

Everything you need for an engaging middle school life science unit on the hierarchical organization of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems within plants and animals. This multiday, fully editable lesson set includes presentations, worksheets, station labs, choice projects, and an assessment—all designed for minimal prep. Differentiated, student-led activities let you focus on guiding students while they take ownership of their learning.

Essential Questions

• What is the hierarchical organization within plants and animals?

• How is this organization similar and different across organisms?

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Differentiated resources to support all learners

• Multimodal learning to keep students engaged

• Flexible formats – use in print or digital classrooms

• Editable PowerPoints to customize instruction

• Spanish translations for key vocabulary, reading passages, and INBs

• Built on the 5E Model: Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation

• Aligned with TEKS 7.13B

What’s Inside

Engagement

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

• Teacher guide with discussion starters, classroom activities, and common misconceptions

Exploration (Student-Led Station Lab)
Nine stations that scaffold student understanding from cells to organisms:

• Input Stations – Explore It! (hands-on demo), Read It! (English & Spanish passages), Research It!, Watch It!

• Output Stations – Organize It! (card sorts), Write It! (open-response prompts), Illustrate It! (visual modeling), Assess It! (task cards + paragraph)

• Bonus Station – Challenge It! (puzzles, games, mini-projects for extension)

Explanation

• Editable PowerPoints (standard & interactive)

• NEW! Digital and print interactive notebook templates (English & Spanish)

• Note-taking guides for structured student learning

Elaboration

• Student-choice projects that extend understanding of organ systems and their components

Evaluation

• STAAR 2.0–aligned assessments (multiple versions included)

• Review worksheets for class discussion, practice, or homework

Perfect for Any Classroom

All resources are compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them easy to implement in in-person, hybrid, or virtual learning environments.