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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Alfred Nobel His Life and Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Alfred Nobel, a scientist who contributed greatly to the world of chemistry. This article includes several pictures and details about Nobel's personal life and professional career.
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Primary
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum

Cpr Photographic History Museum: Nitroglycerine

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.
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Graphic
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nitroglycerine and Dynamite

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel E-Museum site gives some chemistry and history of the development of dynamite. Discussed are the chemistry concepts involved in making it.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Nitroglycerine Explosion in San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Nitroglycerine Explosion in San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Nitroglycerine Explosion in San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the use of nitroglycerine in the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad.