Robert Hooke

What did Robert Hooke Do?

Law of Elasticity

How did he discover plant cells?

Where did he conduct his research?

When did he conduct his research?

How did his research contribute to society?

• It contributed to the cell theory.
• We wouldn't know how a lot of things work.
• He coined the word "cells"

Contributions:

• Invented 1st Compound microscope.
• Discovered plant cells.
• Invented Iris Diaphragm.
• Discovered the law of elasticity.

Fun Facts:

• He was also an Architect.
• Isaac Newton and Robert H. weren't on good terms.
• He invented the universal joint.

Bibliography:

• http://www.history-of-the-microscope.org/robert-hooke-microscope-history-mi...
• http://www.famousscientists.org/robert-hooke/
• http://www.factmonster.com/biography/var/roberthooke.html
• http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/hooke.html
• http://www.science-of-aging.com/timelines/hooke-history-cell-discovery.php