L.14.1 Describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory), and relate the history of its discovery to the process of science.

• Describe explain the cell theory.

• Describe how continuous investigations and new scientific information influenced the development of the cell theory.

• Identify ways in which a scientific claim is evaluated (e.g., through scientific argumentation, critical and logical thinking, and consideration of alternative explanations).

• Identify the criteria that differentiate science from non-science and pseudoscience.

• Explain the development of a theory. 

• Recognize the differences between theories and laws.

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L.14.4 Compare and contrast structure and function of various types of microscopes.