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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Alexander Graham Bell's Path to the Telephone

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed survey of the invention and evolution of the telephone. This scholarly article includes a Master Map that shows Bell's thought processes as he developed the telephone, with each step linked to more in-depth information. The...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Telephone Goes National

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the birth of the telephone. The site also discusses AT&T, the first long distance phone call, and the people involved.
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National Academy of Engineering

Greatest Achievements: Telephone

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources features an overview of the history behind the technological development of the telephone today and a timeline showing the important dates.
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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Telephone

For Students 9th - 10th
The Great Idea Finder provides information on the invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and its history throughout the years. Links to other sites with information are provided.