Famous Cell Thoery and Microscope Scientist WebQuest
An Internet WebQuest on Cell Theory and Microscope Famous Scientist
created by Mrs. Melissa Harris
Jack Britt High School
Introduction | The Task | The Process | Conclusion |
Introduction
In the following WebQuest, you will use the power of the internet to learn about some
famous scientist who were directly involved in the history of the microscope and the cell
theory that you need to know for Biology. There are a total of 36 questions.
Task
You will use the links provided as well as other resources (book, class notes, library,
etc) to become engaged with information about each scientist.
Plagarism of ANY kind will earn you a ZERO! Make sure your project is your own work
and is original and creative! Working together does not mean copying and pasting from
each others files!
*Please note if you have microsoft 2007, you MUST save your word document as a 972003 file!!!
Process
Read the complete webquest FIRST!
**[You must save as a WORD document (JBHS cannot open anything saved as a 2007
.docx nor microsoft works nor notepad software)]**
You will turn in a paper to me that includes both the questions and answers. *You may
email this paper-however all emailed papers are due 2 full days before the hardcopy
turn in date* You use the links below each set of questions to find the answers, sort of
like a scavenger hunt. If you have questions-ask early, DO NOT wait until the last
couple of days before it is due!
Plagarism of ANY kind will earn you a ZERO! Make sure your project is your own work
and is original and creative!
*Please note if you have microsoft 2007, you MUST save your word document as a 972003 file!!!
Phase 1 - Background Information
Use the internet links I have provided for you in order to answer the questions listed. Be
creative in exploring the information so that you can answer these questions as fully and
insightfully as you can. Your paper must not look like any other student's paper-even if
you work together!
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Cell Theory
Cell Theory Timeline
How do microscopes work?
microscope history
History of microscope
Phase 2 - Roles
What to do?
1. FIRST read through the websites linked to each set of questions.
2. Copy the questions by dragging your mouse across them and copying/pasting it into
a word processor (preferable Microsoft Word 97-2003).
3. Answer the questions using the links provided under each set of questions, add
creativity (font, color, pics, etc.) Make sure your answers do not look anything like
anyone elses!
4. Add a cover page (5 points) that includes your name, date and class period.
5. Print it out and place in a binder/folder (5 points) and turn it in!!
*If you choose to email it, you must set up a time before or after school to get this
printed off my computer, place in order and place in binder to turn in-again emailed
projects will NOT be taken after the 2 days prior to due date. Emailed projects are due 2
days before the in class due date!! This is to ensure fairness for all dealing with any
technology difficulties!
Anton van Leeuwenhoek:
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek
Use the links above to answer these questions.
1. List Birth and Death date.
2. How old was he when he died?
3. What was his nationality?
4. What area of science did he study?
5. What was his contribution to science as we know it today?
6. What was his major accomplishment in the area he studied?
7. Are all microbes bad for you?
Robert Hooke:
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Robert Hooke
Hooke
Hooke
Hooke
Hooke
Use the links above to answer these questions.
8.List Birth and Death date.
9. What was his nationality?
10. What area of science did he study?
11. What was his contribution to science as we know it today?
12. What was his major accomplishment in the area he studied?
13. What kind of cells did he discover?
+5 Bonus-draw a picture of what he saw when looking at the piece of cork under the
microscope
Matthias Schleiden:
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Matthias Schleiden
Schleiden
Use the links above to answer these questions.
14. List Birth and Death date.
15. What was his nationality?
16. What area of science did he study?
17. What was his contribution to science as we know it today?
18. What was his major accomplishment in the area he studied?
Theodor Schwann:
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Theodor Schwann
Schwann
Schwann
Use the links above to answer these questions.
19. List Birth and Death date.
20. What was his nationality?
21. What area of science did he study?
22. What was his contribution to science as we know it today?
23. What was his major accomplishment in the area he studied?
Rudolf Virchow:
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Rudolf Virchow
Virchow
Virchow
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Virchow
Use these links to answer the following questions.
24. List Birth and Death date.
25. What was his nationality?
26. What area of science did he study?
27. What was his contribution to science as we know it today?
28. What was his major accomplishment in the area he studied?
29. Virchow was extremely active in his community and had a passion for what?
Robert Brown:
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Robert Brown
Brown
Brown
Use these links to answer the following questions.
30. List Birth and Death date.
31. What was his nationality?
32. What area of science did he study?
33. What was his contribution to science as we know it today?
34. What was his major accomplishment in the area he studied?
Phase 3 - Reaching Consensus
You have learned bits and pieces about the famous microscope and cell theory
scientist.
35. Which scienctist was the most interesting to you?
36. Why? Explain.
+5 Bonus-List the Cell Theory.
Be sure to go back and read exactly what you are suppose to turn in, remember to ask
questions if you need to!
Conclusion
Now you all know a lot more. Nice work. You should be proud of yourselves! What other
parts of Famous Scientist could still be explored? Remember, learning never stops.
Content by Mrs. Melissa Harris, jbhsmelissaharris@gmail.com
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/webbiofamome.html
Last revised Tue Aug 17 4:33:18 US/Pacific 2010