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.
City University of New York
Exploring Life@bi Odot Edu: Cell Theory
Essay on the history of our knowledge of cells and the development of the cell theory.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Cells: Origins
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the origin of cells. Discover some of the notable studies surrounding the history of life on Earth.
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.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Higher Cells Have Ancient Dna
Eukaryotic cells have separate DNA from mitochondria and chloroplasts which indicates that they were once primitive cells on their own. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.