History+&+the+Cell+6th+Grade

​ This page will guide you through the history of how scienctists learned about the cell and developed the Cell Theory. As you begin your quest for knowledge, the following are list of scientists that you should learn about: 1) Zacharias Jansen 2) Anton van Leeuwenhoek 3) Robert Hooke 4) Matthias Schleiden 5) Theodor Schwann 6) Rudolf Virchow
 * PART A - RESEARCH**

As you conduct research with regards to these scientists, ask yourself the following questions:
 * How did this scientist contribute to the cell theory?** (Keep in mind that many of these guys did all sorts of cool things. Make sure the information that you provide here is related to the cell theory.)
 * When did this scientist make his contribution to the cell theory?**


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 * You may also use the 6th grade textbook as a resource

PART B - YOUR TIMELINE
 * Now that you've gathered all of the information, it's time to put it into a timeline format.
 * How you decide to present the information (paper or computer) is up to you however the information should be clear and concise. Look at other timelines on the internet or in your textbook.
 * Once you have added all of the main events, **end your timeline by summarizing the cell theory in your own words**.

Now that you have completed your research and timeline, answer the questions below. (Your teacher will indicate whether to complete these questions on paper or using your laptop.)
 * CONCLUSION**

1. How did Janssen's, Hooke's, and Leewenhoek's work contribute to the work of the scientists that came after them?

2. How would our lives be different if we had never realized the existance of microorganisms? Provide at least one example to support your answer.

3. How do you think the cell theory impacted later scientific discoveries? Explain your answer.

4. Examine your timeline. How long did it take to develop the cell theory? What does this imply about the formulation of a theory?

5. Why do we still consider the cell theory a theory? Explain your answer.

Evaluation
Please read over the rubric below. You will be graded individually for this assignment.
 * ||  || 5 points ||   ||
 * Accuracy ||  || Information is accurate and complete. It is written in a clear and concise fashion. ||   ||


 * Creativity ||  || Assignment is original, colorful, and includes images. Student went above and beyond the parameters of the assignment. ||   ||   ||


 * Grammar ||  || No grammatical errors are detected. ||   ||   ||

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 * Research ||  || Student has researched the information in an efficient and independent fashion. ||
 * Conclusion ||  || Student was able draw appropriate conclusions from what they have learned from the research ||