Biology for kids!
Cell Theory
What?
What is cell theory?
The three tenets to the cell theory are as described below:
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All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.
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The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms.
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Cells arise from pre-existing cells.
Modern cell theory, which has three main additions:
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DNA is passed between cells during cell division
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Cells of all organisms within a similar species are mostly the same, both structurally and chemically
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Energy flow occurs within cells.
Origin
The invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell by Hooke. While looking at cork, Hooke observed box-shaped structures, which he called “cells” as they reminded him of the cells, or rooms, in monasteries. This discovery led to the development of the classical cell theory.
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Cell Theory
Object Lessons
Hands on practical examples of Cellular Biology principles and ideas. Here you will find youtube videos that help explain biology for kids and adults.
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Cell Theory
Experiments
Get your hands dirty with these fun scientific experiments for kids. These teaching aids will help you repeat the same experiments as Hooke and the Biologists that followed.
Repeatable fun activities for you and your little.
Cell Theory
Crafts
Biology for kids is more than memorizing a bunch of information! Cell Biology should be about understanding the natural world and the things that live in it! These teaching aids may require some preperation but we are sure you will enjoy the finished cellular biology craft!
