Introduction

You’ve been awarded a time machine field trip! The Institute of Scientific Thought has awarded

you use of a time machine and want you to aid in their analysis of historical facts about science.

The institute requires that you travel through time to the points in history which were significant

in the development of the cell theory. You will be provided with temporal addresses for

important dates. However, feel free to pursue any additional leads you may find to aid in your

information gathering.

Task

You will be researching the list of scientists who contributed to the cell theory and/or made

formulation of the cell theory possible. Please note details about each scientist (i.e. nationality,

year they were born and died, their contribution to cell theory, where they acquired their

education, and two additional facts). Also find out anything significant that was going on in

history during their lifespan. There will be others conducting research about these scientists as

well, you will acquire a partner and conduct independent research and collaborate on which

scientist you believe made the most significant contribution to the field.

Process

You should begin at the earliest discovery and work your way forward in time. Below is a list of

the individuals and their “addresses” in time. Happy hunting. You should start with this QR

code:

A timeline will help you find your way around:

Here are the individuals that you will be visiting:

1. Zacharias Jansen

2. Robert Hooke

3. Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

4. Matthias Schleiden

5. Theodor Schwann

6. Rudolf Carl Virchow

Once you have completed your field trip, find a partner and discuss whom you think should win

the institute’s prestigious trip to the future package to see the ultimate fruits of their labor. The

award will be made based upon yours and your colleague’s’ power point presentations.

Evaluation Rubric

PRESENCE 5 4 3 2 1 0-body language & eye contact-contact with the public-poise-physical organization

LANGUAGE SKILLS 5 4 3 2 1 0-correct usage-appropriate vocabulary and grammar-understandable (rhythm, intonation, accent)-spoken loud enough to hear easily

ORGANIZATION 5 4 3 2 1 0-clear objectives-logical structure

MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT 5 4 3 2 1 0-pertinence-depth of commentary-spoken, not read-able to answer questions

OVERALL IMPRESSION 5 4 3 2 1 0-very interesting / very boring-pleasant / unpleasant to listen to-very good / poor communication

TOTAL SCORE _______ / 25