Alexander Graham Bell was a Scottish-born scientist who invented the first telephone in 1876. He went on to receive numerous awards for his invention, including the Elliott Cresson Medal, John Fritz Medal, IEEE Edison Medal, and Hughes Medal. Bell's invention of the telephone greatly improved communication by establishing an easier way for people to communicate over long distances.

1. Alexander Graham Bell
By: Jamal Norris

2. Date of Birth
Alexander Graham was born on March 3,1847
and died on August 2,1922

3. background
Alexander Graham Bell was an eminent Scottish-born
scientist who created the first telephone.

4. Achievements
Alexander Graham Bell invented the first
telephone ever and won many awards

5. 2 Historical events
• One historical event was when he created the
first telephone.
• He became a professor in speech and vocal
physiology at Boston university.

6. Influence To Society
Ever since the first telephone there have been
many different types of phones from telephone
to the cell phone and he made a easier way to
communicate.

7. Awards
• Elliott Cresson Medal
• John Fritz Medal
• IEEE Edison Medal
• Hughes Medal

8. Quote
• Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work
at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until
brought to a focus.

9. Reflection
Overall Alexander Graham Bell had a really great
life he invented a telephone won many awards
and he went to college.

10. Citations
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Graha
m_Bell
• http://www.history.com/topics/inventions/ale
xander-graham-bell
• http://www.biography.com/people/alexander-graham-
bell-9205497