Cell Theory

Learn about Cell Theory, the basic unit of life, and key scientists!

Fill in the missing words. Cells are the building blocksof all living things. All organismsare made up of cells. All cells come from other livingcells. All plants and animalsare made up of cells. Cells are made up of elementsincluding carbon and oxygen. Match the term to the concept it best describes. Cell Basic unit of life Organisms Living things Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen The elements that make up living things New cells Can only be produced from older cells Use the graphic organizer above to answer the following questions.The cell is the smallest part of a human that is still _. an element living a theory an egg Cells can only be produced by other _. animals living things plants universes A living thing has to have one or more _. cycles organisms units cells The scientists of the cell theory spent many years discovering and contributing . I have a few tricks to help you remember them.... Match the scientist with what they saw ......use the clues for help....these tricks are Kasimatis originals! :). VirchOW He said “cells come from other cells!” He saw cells dividing... Trick- if you were being split in half, You might scream OW!!!!.....(look at his name) Hooke He saw tiny boxes under the microscope ...cells!! He discovered and named cells. Trick- Bad guys (like captain Hooke)go to jail.... they stay in a jail cell.... Leeuwenhoek Looked at POND WATER and tooth bacteria with a microscope. He saw microorganisms. Trick- I would go fishing in a pond with a Lineandhook. Schwann He discovered that all animals are made of cells Trick - his name sounds an animal- Schleiden He saw plant cells.... and said “All animals are made of cells!” Trick- When leaves (which come from PLANTS) get wet, they get slippery and you go Schleiding on them (hahahahaha!) Living or Non-living .....THE WORD BIOTIC MEANS LIVING AND ABIOTIC MEANS NON-LIVING Decide whether each of the following is a living thing, or a non-living thing. Remember, all living things are made up of cells. Living bacteria animals plants starfish mushroom blood cells Nonliving water sand soil clouds atoms Sun