March 10: National Landline

Telephone Day

Can you imagine your daily routine without a cell phone? No Internet access at your disposal to get an Uber, order food, etc. Let’s take a step back in time and celebrate National Landline Telephone Day with our activity, The History of the Telephone. This activity introduces students to Alexander Graham Bell and shows the impact of his invention – the telephone – on the U.S. population and how phones have changed since first introduced in 1876. For added fun, encourage students to make a list of people they know who still only use landline telephones.

Plan ahead. Check out our resources for St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts (March 17); Warm-Up Activities: Irish Sounding Places, Where Irish Eyes Are Smiling in the United States; Kahoot! Game: Shamrocks and Clovers: Celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month; and National Puppy Day (March 23). Use our Monthly Highlights page to plan your month!

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