Introduction

What does the cell theory tell us?




A2.1 A few different human cells
The cell theory is a complex theory that has been developed over hundreds of years. Scientists started working on this theory in the 1600s, and it finally became the popular theory in the 1800s. During this lesson, we will follow the path of these scientists and the development of the cell theory. By the end of this lesson, you will understand what the cell theory is and how it was developed.

  Target

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to
  • explain what the cell theory is and what each point means

  Watch This

The Wacky History of Cell Theory – Lauren Royal-Woods ©YouTube TED-Ed  


This video will provide you with an overview of how the cell theory was developed and what it says.