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Title: Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone


1
Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone
  • By Savanna Williams

2
Introduction
  • Alexander Graham Bell is most famous for his
    invention of the telephone
  • Bell was also a teacher for people who were deaf
    and mute

3
Background
  • Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland in
    1847
  • Bell moved to America in 1871
  • He began work on his first invention at the age
    of 12
  • His family and close friends called him Aleck

4
The Telephone
  • Bell was interested in speech and sound because
    both his mother and wife were deaf
  • The first words transmitted across the telephone
    were, Watson, come here I want you

5
How Has the Telephone Made Life Better?
  • The telephone makes it easier to communicate
  • If there is an emergency, dial 911 on the
    telephone for help

6
What I Learned
  • Alexander Graham Bell was very smart
  • Bell thought it was important to help teach the
    deaf and mute
  • He invented many things, including the telephone
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