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Five scientists and their contributions to modern cell theory are listed, one person per slide.  It concludes by having viewers answer recap questions. This simple presentation can be used on the first day of your unit on cells to introduce beginning biologists to cell theory.

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cell structure, cells, cell theory

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cell biology, cell theory, history of science, robert hooke, van leeuwenhoek, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
10

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