5th - Science Unit 4 Lesson 2 Notes Flashcards
A group of tissues working together to do a certain job.
Organ
A group of similar cells that work together at the same job.
Tissue
A group of organs that work together to do a certain job
Organ system
List the five characteristics of living things.
- Living things are made of cells
- Living things obtain and use energy
- Living things reproduce
- Living things grow and develop
- Living things respond to the environment
How do cells work together - smallest to largest?
- Cell
- Tissue
- Organ (example lung or leaf)
- Organ system (example respiratory system or root system)
- Organism (example lizard or dandelion)
Name some plant organ systems.
- Root system
- Shoot system (stems & leaves)
- Reproductive system
- Transporting materials system
Name some animal organ systems.
- Digestive system (breaks down food for energy)
- Skeletal system (bones)
- Muscular system
- Nervous system (brain)
- Respiratory system (lungs)
- Circulatory system (heart)
All living things are made of ?
Cells
What are tissues made of?
Cells
What are tissues found in?
Plants and animals
Name some tissues in an animal body.
Blood, nerves, bone and skin
What is one function of plant tissue?
To carry water and minerals from the plant’s roots through the stems to the leaves.
What is another function of plant tissue?
The flesh of fruits - to protect the plant’s seeds.
What are organs made of?
A group of different kinds of tissues that work together to perform a certain job.
Name some examples of plant organs.
Stems and fruits
