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Dannen.com: Atomic Bomb Decision
This site has information about the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The information is detailed and in depth. Contains many links to related sites.
Read Works
Read Works: World War Two the Atomic Bomb
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the creation of the atomic bomb. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: World War Two Hiroshima
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Hiroshima, Japan during World War II. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Atomic Bomb: Decision
An indexing page which links to several pages of letters, diary excerpts, public reports, and personal correspondence relating to the use of the first atomic bomb. Includes letters and petitions drafted by scientists involved with the...
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Lcid: Comparison of Fission and Fusion Processes
From the Science Teacher's Resource Center. A data sheet tabulating the many differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Technical information about the nuclear reactions, the mass defect, isotope masses, etc. is included.
PBS
Pbs: Atomic Bomb
Extensive treatment of PBS movie "Race for the Superbomb". Includes timeline, maps, special features, and teacher's guide. Extensive links to people and events.
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National World War Ii Museum: Science and Technology of World War Ii
Information is presented in the manner of media during World War II which makes for a very engaging site. There are a number of routes to take: the Darkroom highlights WWII-related artifacts. The Timeline takes students on a journey of...
Yale University
The Manhattan Project Atomic Bomb Investigating Group
Provides general information about the Manhattan Project group during World War II, and their involvement with the atomic bomb.
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Atom Central: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Read this detailed account of the decision and action to drop two atomic bombs on Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Manhattan Project
Read about the Manhattan Project, the United States' attempt to create an atomic bomb before the scientists in Nazi Germany were able to.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: J. Robert Oppenheimer
Credited with the creation of the atomic bomb, Robert Oppenheimer opposed the development of the hydrogen bomb. Read about Oppenheimer's education and involvement in the atomic explosions, which "changed the world forever."
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World Nuclear Association: Outline History of Nuclear Energy
Discusses the nature of the atom, harnessing nuclear fission, conceiving the atomic bomb, the Manhattan Project, and the revival of the nuclear boiler.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: The Modern World
Innovations in transportation, communication, and weapons transformed the world in the 20th century. The modern era is the most complex yet, and the most fragile. This photo gallery highlights some of these innovations.
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Outrider: Nuclear History: World War Ii
A timeline with primary source documents and photos of the invention and use of the atomic bomb during World War II. Links to additional information and videos are also provided.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: About Nuclear Fusion
Using a question and answer format, this page introduces and explains the idea of nuclear fusion. The hydrogen bomb and its operation is discussed. Other applications of nuclear fusion are described. Short but clear.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: Hiroshima Through Japanese Eyes
This lesson plan lets students research about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima from the viewpoint from a Japanese girl, Sadako.
PBS
American Experience: Technology Timeline: 1752 1990
Short descriptions of important technological innovations produced in America and the date of their introduction.
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Necessity of Hiroshima: J. Robert Oppenheimer
This is a short biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer provided by a personal site from Doug Long. Included is a quote of his reaction to the use of the atomic bomb several years after the war.
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Us Department of Energy: The Manhattan Project
In a short two paragraph entry, the general history of the Manhattan Project is described. There are two links to picture of nuclear reactor and nuclear fuel.
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Nuclearfiles.org: Who Built the H Bomb? Debate Revives
This article from "The New York Times" at Nuclearfiles.org recounts the ongoing debate about the first hydrgen bomb and who truly should be credited with its development.
Atomic Archive
Atomic Archive: Developing the Hydrogen Bomb
Links to seven different documents regarding the hydrogen bomb and its development during the Cold War. Excellent resource.
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Mr. Dowling's Passport: Harry Truman's Decision
Read about Harry Truman and his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan which ultimately ended World War II.
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Lewis and Clark University: Hiroshima Photographs
This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.