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Believe it or not, the plugs and wires on Alexander Graham Bell's patent application for telegraph improvements has a direct connection to devices today. Young historians examine the fine details of the patent application. After they complete the inspection, they consider the impact of technology on communication.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer the activity to introduce a unit on technology
- Develop other activities using the same approach analyzing primary sources or primary source images
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to access the Internet to view the image or have a printout to complete the lesson
Pros
- Activity is easy to adapt
- Detailed analysis builds primary source and critical thinking skills
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- None