Alexander graham BELL

1. Alexander graham BELL BY ANNA FARLEY

2. Bell in a nutshell • Alexander Graham Bell was born on 3rd March 1847 • He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland • He didn’t have the middle name, Graham, until he was 11 years old He got it for his birthday • When he was 23, Bell and his parents moved to Canada • He was a scientist • He died on 2nd August 1922, when he was 75

3. Bell as a scientist • Bell first became interested in the science of sound because both his mother and wife were deaf • He eventually wanted to send voice signals down a telephone wire • In 1876 he and Elisha Gray both filed patents • There was a debate about who got there first but the patent was awarded to Bell • Bell’s first words on the device were to his assistant Watson.

4. Other bell inventions • The metal detector – He invented this to find a bullet inside President James Garfield • Audiometer – A device used to detect hearing problems • He also made a device to help find icebergs

5. Famous bell quotes A man owes very little to what he is born with - a man is what he makes of himself Before any thing else, preparation is the key to success

6. Fun Facts • Bell’s nickname was Alec. His wife insisted on this • Every phone in North America was silenced for a short period when he died • He became an excellent piano player when he was young

7. Thank you for listening!!!!!!!