Cell Theory
Cell Theory Timeline
After Robert Hooke discovered cells in a slice of cork, other scientists were determined to build more powerful microscopes in an effort to learn more. In this topic, you have investigated the discovery of the cell and the advancement of the cell theory by scientists such as Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Matthias Schleiden, Theodore Schwann, and Robert Virchow. In this assignment, you will create a visual timeline of the development of the cell theory.
The development of the cell theory was marked by a few key developments and discoveries. Your timeline must include a visual representation of the following events:
- The development of the simple compound microscope by Robert Hooke;
- The discovery of cells by Robert Hooke;
- The observation of bacteria by Anton van Leeuwenhoek;
- The conclusion that all plants are made of cells by Matthias Schleiden;
- The conclusion that all animals are made of cells by Theodore Schwann; and
- The development of cell theory by Robert Virchow.
When you create your timeline, include a picture for each event, the date the events occurred, and a few sentences explaining why the event is important to cell theory. Before you begin, review the Cell Theory Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You may need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources you used.
Choose one of the following ways to produce your timeline
- Hand-draw the assignment and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Hand-draw the assignment and then scan it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Create a new file in a paint or graphics program and utilize the software to create the images. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Use a mobile or computer-based application to create your baseball cards and email or export the final product for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
Once you have completed your timeline, please submit your work to the dropbox.