This video is answering the question of when was the first mobile phone invented.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
You learned that the first mobile phone called the Motorola DynaTAC8000X was invented over 50 years ago. It was an innovative creation that allowed people to use handheld phones instead of telephones. It cost around $4000 and weighed over 2 pounds.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss the history of mobile phones with your child, mentioning the Motorola Dyna TAC8000X as the first mobile phone invented over 50 years ago. - Encourage your child to imagine what it would be like to use a mobile phone that weighed over 2 pounds, heavier than a basketball. - Ask your child to compare the first mobile phone to their own mobile devices, discussing the differences in size, weight, and capabilities. - Engage in a conversation about technological advancements, explaining how mobile phones have evolved over time and the impact they have had on communication.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME NAME: Mobile Phone Time Machine GAME INSTRUCTIONS: Take turns with your child being the inventor and the explorer. The inventor describes a futuristic mobile phone feature, and the explorer imagines what it would be like to use it. Have fun exploring the past and future of mobile phones together!
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Even the most innovative creations start with humble beginnings. The first mobile phone, invented over 50 years ago, paved the way for the handheld devices we have today."
