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The Amoeba Sisters: Biological Levels in Biology--The World Tour

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Cartoon of pink and purple amoebas smiling and gesturing with their hands. Title card reads, "Biological Levels."

"The Amoeba Sisters: Biological Levels in Biology--The World Tour" is an educational video exploring the concept of biological levels of organization. As part of "The Amoeba Sisters" series, it introduces viewers to key biological concepts, including the cellular level, tissues, organs, and ecosystems. The video highlights how these levels interact within biological systems and emphasizes the importance of understanding these interactions for comprehending life as a whole. Through engaging visualization, it discusses how cells form tissues, tissues build organs, and organs constitute organ systems leading to complex organisms. Finally, it extends to broader concepts like populations, communities, and the biosphere. This video is valuable for its clear explanation of fundamental biology concepts essential for educational curricula.

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Runtime: 6 minutes 10 seconds

A cartoon says, by nature, I am naturally natural. Caption: Nature of science.
The Amoeba Sisters
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9 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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Grade Level: 7 - 12
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The Amoeba Sisters
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6 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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The Amoeba Sisters
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7 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
The Amoeba sisters present the heading, prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells, with a D N A strand extending from left to right, below it.
The Amoeba Sisters
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6 minutes 50 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
The Amoeba sisters present the heading, specialized cells.
The Amoeba Sisters
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5 minutes 27 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
The Amoeba sisters present the heading, specialized cells.
The Amoeba Sisters
Episode
9 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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The Amoeba Sisters
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7 minutes 39 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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The Amoeba Sisters
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11 minutes 23 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
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The Amoeba Sisters
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5 minutes 51 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12