Curated OER
Nixon & the Imperial Presidency (5)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 18 fill in the blank questions regarding the Richard Nixon presidency. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
How Does Radiation Affect You?
Pupils identify the use and misuse of radiation. They examine human activities that add to the exposure of radiation. They also discover how it can be useful in saving lives.
Curated OER
Kansas in the Movies, the Cold War Period
Students are instructed using a cross curricular type of lesson plan. The time period that they focus upon is the founding of the Soviet Union as a superpower in the world after WWII. The rise of communism is also taken into consideration.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Outrider: What Happens in a Bomb Blast?
Interactive tool that in terrifying detail lets you see the impact a nuclear bomb blast would have anywhere in the world, including in your neighborhood. Learn what you can do about it.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Tracking Nuclear Proliferation
This informative site discusses various types of nuclear bombs including the atomic bomb,thermonuclear weapons and dirty bombs.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Nuclear Blast Damage
This illustrated document from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site examines the "zones of destruction" caused by nuclear weapons.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Atomic Bomb and the Nuclear Age
A collection that uses primary sources to explore the Atomic Bomb and the Nuclear Age it started.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Atomic Bomb Facts
Discusses lost nuclear weapons, the power of an atomic bomb, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the development of the atomic bomb, the making of the hydrogen bomb, the detonation of a hydrogen bomb by Russia in 1961, and the status...
BBC
Bbc: The Men Who Bombed Hiroshima
Published on 8/04/05, the BBC interviewed three of the men involved in the mission to drop the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. We get their viewpoints and an understanding of what their duties were on that day.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Explore Post Cold War Conflict Over Nuclear Technology
Since the development of the nuclear technology people have questioned the value of its protection versus peril. Through the resources and discussion questions students will evaluate the value based on their research and decide if...
MadSci Network
Msn: What Are the Effects of a Hydrogen Bomb?
From the Mad Scientist Network web site. Using a question and answer format, this page describes some potential effects of a nuclear explosion. The possibilities of tidal waves, earthquakes and radiation-related damages are discussed.
Other
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.
Other
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...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb
In-depth analysis of the decision to create and drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II. Includes details on the Interim Committee.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Statement on the Atomic Bomb by Secretary of War Stimson
Statement made on August 6, 1945, by the former Secretary of War, Stimson. Discusses the details of the production of the atomic bombs used to end World War II. Introduces the members of the Interim Committee as well. Site by Ibiblio.org.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Controlling Nuclear Weapons
For this lesson, learners examine the impact of weapons of mass destruction, e.g., the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in World War II. They look at nuclear proliferation and treaties, and debate the pros and cons of nuclear weapons.
Atomic Archive
Atomic Archive: Nuclear Test Sites
From the Atomic Archive - the online companion to the award-winning CD-ROM. This page includes an interactive Shockwave movie which allows visitors to explore the prevalence of global test sites for nuclear weapons from the mid 1940s to...
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: History of Nuclear Testing: Playing With Fire
Oregon State University online exhibit provides information on nuclear weapons testing.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Atomic Energy and Nuclear History: Civil Defense
Online exhibit from Oregon State University on Atomic Energy and Nuclear History, this section features philosphy of defense.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Race for the Superbomb
This site explores the Cold War race to develop the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that would change the world. Content details all the people who were involved in the race for the H-Bomb, as well as notable events during this time period....
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Hiroshima: A Newsround Special
A lenghty video report on the 70th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
Other
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.
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.
Other
Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: The Spread of Nuclear Weapons
This resource includes three student readings that provide information about U.S. policy on nuclear weapons, the successes and failures of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the motivations that lead nations to seek nuclear bombs....
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