Biology
Cell Theory Time-Line Project
Purpose: Use your textbook and the Internet to research information about the discoveries
that led up to the development of the cell theory and create a time-line. Your time-line must be
a visual display at least ½ the size of a large poster board (about 18”-24”).
Criteria (rubric on back):
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Title
Neat
Colorful
Illustrated
Completed on time – 12/9/11
There are six scientists that are discussed in your book that must be included. See
attached rubric. You may include additional scientists that you learn about as you
research for extra credit. Include the following information for each scientist:
1. Scientist Name
2. Appropriate illustration for each scientist
3. Nationality
4. Occupation
5. A description of his work, findings, discovery, and/or contributions to the
development of the cell theory
6. Date of discovery (year)
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Summary of the cell theory – all written material on your poster must be put on a word
document and submitted to Turn-it-in on Blackboard
URL’s referred to listed on back of poster
Attach this sheet to your project so that it may be graded with the rubric.
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This project is due: Friday, December 9th, 2011
Cell Theory:
Report/Time-Line Rubric
Name: _____________________
Date: __________ Period: _____
Time-Line:
Title, Neat, Colorful
3
2
1
0
Illustrated
3
2
1
0
Complete on Time
10
5
1
0
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
6
5
3
0
Robert Hooke
6
5
3
0
Theodor Schwann
6
5
3
0
Robert Brown
6
5
3
0
Matthias Scheiden
6
5
3
0
Rudolf Virchow
6
5
3
0
Summary of cell theory on word
Document submitted to turn-it-in
20
0
10
0
3
0
URL’s referenced listed
On back of poster
Rubric attached
Total
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Extra Credit: Additional scientists involved in new or recent Cell Research
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