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Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolph Virchow all contributed to the development of cell theory. The document provides links to information about each scientist's contributions. It tasks the reader with researching the scientists and selecting which one is most deserving of a Nobel Prize based on their work advancing the understanding of cells.

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Cell Theory Webquest

Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, and Rudolph Virchow all contributed to the development of cell theory. The document provides links to information about each scientist's contributions. It tasks the reader with researching the scientists and selecting which one is most deserving of a Nobel Prize based on their work advancing the understanding of cells.

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Name:_____________________________________________________ Class:______________________

Cell Theory Webquest


You are a member of the Nobel Prize Committee and must decide which scientist is most
worthy of the Nobel Prize. It is your job to research the scientists that are nominated and decide
which one is most deserving of this year’s most prestigious award. Each of these scientists has
contributed to the development of cell theory in some way. Next to each scientist you will find
links to information about what they have contributed. Use this information to help make your
decision about who should receive this year’s Nobel Prize.

Scientist Suggested Links


http://www.microscopemaster.com/cell-theory.html

http://www.smithlifescience.com/celltheory.htm

http://www.microscopemaster.com/cell-theory.html
All Scientists
http://questgarden.com/105/46/8/100621134625/process.htm

http://www.eduwebs.org/Webquests/cells/cell_theory.htm

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/hooke.html
Robert Hooke http://www.rod.beavon.clara.net/robert_hooke.htm

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/leeuwenhoek.html

http://www.zephyrus.co.uk/antonvanleeuwenhoek.html
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/redgold/innovators/bio_leeuwenhoek2.html

http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/Schleiden.html

http://www.answers.com/topic/matthias-jakob-schleiden
Matthias Schleiden
http://www.bookrags.com/biography/matthias-jacob-schleiden-wsd/

http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/Schwann.html

http://www.nndb.com/people/357/000096069/
Theodor Schwann
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0844044.html

http://www.vet.ksu.edu/depts/dmp/personnel/faculty/virchowbioe.htm

Rudolph Virchow http://www.answers.com/topic/rudolf-virchow

http://www.nndb.com/people/904/000164412/

Scientist I think is most deserving:_____________________________________________


Now that you have completed your research, consult with other members of the selection
committee (your table) to decide which scientist is most deserving of the Nobel Prize then
answer the questions below.

1) What is a cell?

2) How did the work of Hooke and Leeuwenhoek contribute to the work of the scientists that
came after them?

3) What are the three basic ideas of the cell theory?


1)

2)

3)

4) How did cell theory impact later scientific discoveries?

5) What scientist did the committee select to receive the Nobel Prize? Why was he selected?

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