Investigating Cell Theory through Observation, Testing, and Modeling

Students will address the three main tenets of cell theory by investigating: (1) "How big is a cell?" (using virtual scaling and compound microscope skills); (2) "What do cells do?" (students will build a model of a cell using craft materials); and (3) "Where do new cells come from?" (interpreting evidence from graphs and making new predictions). This lesson would work well paired with a review on what constitutes a scientific theory and student practice of using compound microscopes.

Resource ID#: 157232 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: cell theory, microscopes

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Presentation/Slideshow, Data Set

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Cell Biology 2016

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