TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Wacky History of Cell Theory
Video describes the development of the cell theory and some of the scientists and disagreements involved. [6:12] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Cell Biology: Discovery and Structure of Cells
Explanation of when the cell was discovered and how ideas have evolved into modern cell theory. Discover the cell structures and their functions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Structure of a Cell: Introduction to Cells
Learn about cell theory in this article. [12:29]
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Introduction to Cells
This article helps students identify the scientists that first observed cells.
Other
Miami University: Cellular Nature of Life?
Basic information about cells in an outline form. Gives good information in an abbreviated format.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Cell Discovery and Theory: Self Check Quiz
Take this self-checking, five question quiz over the discovery of cells and cell theory.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: When Were Cells First Discovered?
Students learn about the parts of a cell and how they were first discovered. Includes a fun fact quiz at the end.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Theodor Schwann
Learn about German Physiologist, Theodor Schwann, one of the scientists who helped develop the cell theory.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Common Parts of the Cell
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes four parts all cells have in common.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 3
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 4
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 1
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."