Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Nuclear Weapons
Site explores the history of the first nuclear weapons and the challenges of maintaining these weapons today.
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 Online News Hour: Nuclear Proliferation
From the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site offers an in depth look at the proliferation of nuclear arms. Regularly updated with recent analysis and news it also offers an archive on related topics and lesson plans.
Other
Need: Exploring Nuclear Energy [Pdf]
This downloadable article addresses all aspects of nuclear energy. Visual charts make understanding of cycles and concepts easier. Most useful for older students and educators. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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.
Other
American Institute of Physics: Soviet Physics, Nuclear Weapons, and Human Rights
A resource with extensive information on all aspects of Sakharov's life. Arranged chronologically.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: Soviet Nuclear History
A digital archive of documents from the 1940s-1980s that relate to the nuclear weapons race in the Soviet Union. Included in archive are notes from the head of the Soviet atomic bomb project, Igor Kurchatov and documents related to...
PBS
Pbs: Truth and Lies in Baghdad
PBS sends reporter Sam Kiley to the front-line in Iraq in order to obtain a more detailed, realistic look at the possible existence of a Nuclear Weapon Program. The text on the site provides a quick, concise overview of the video segment...
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lb Johnson Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
Video and transcript of the remarks made by President Johnson upon signing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty of July, 1968. [13:14]
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Good Atoms or Bad Atoms? Iran and the Nuclear Issue
Learning resource covers two days of instruction with scholarly material including video, readings, and graphic organizer handouts teaches students about the acquisition of nuclear arms, Iran's nuclear program and options for U.S....
Other
Nuclear Threat Initiative: Nuclear 101: Overview
Tutorial focuses on how nuclear energy and nuclear weapons work.
Government of Canada
Government of Canada: Non Proliferation and Disarmament
Outline Canada's commitment to the non-proliferation, disarmament and elimination of nuclear weapons and the initiatives Canada is involved in to achieve this important global goal.
US Department of State
Congressional Research Svc: Iran's Nuclear Program: Recent Developments [Pdf]
In this Congressional Research Service report published in 2003, Sharon Squassoni provides a brief overview of Iran's Nuclear Program and discusses the implications of a nuclear weapons program in Iran.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: u.s. And Russia Agree to Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty
The United States and Russia reached a historic arms agreement that will reduce the number of nuclear weapons in each country to the lowest number in 50 years. Read the behind the scenes details of how this positive action came about,...
US Department of Energy
Us Dept of Energy: Nuclear Age Timeline
This site is a comprehensive timeline of the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of radioactivity to the cleanup of nuclear weapons.
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....
Flow of History
Flow of History: Nuclear Arms Race
The events and countries involved in the nuclear arms race are profiled. Text plus a colored graphic flowchart make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (Inf)
A comprehensive guide to the control of weapons of mass destruction highlighting the INF Treaty. Provides detailed provisions of the treaty, a timetable, and a copy of the actual text.
The Economist
The Economist: Iran and Nuclear Diplomacy
A brief June 28, 2007, report examining the ongoing negotiations over the status of Iran's nuclear program.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: North Korea: Nuclear Standoff
From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer this site is updated with the most recent news stories related to North Korea's nuclear standoff with the international community. Also offer links to lesson plans, maps, and an archive of related...
CNN
Cnn: Timeline: N. Korea Nuclear Dispute
A brief timeline that shows the history of the nuclear dispute that North Korea has had with the world between 1993 and 2007.
Other
Nti: Nuclear Threat Initiative/research
Uses maps and timelines to track nuclear proliferation in several different countries. An in depth discussion about how they got the weapons and where they are located within the countries.
Organization for Community Networks
Academy Curricular Exchange: Post Nuclear War Survival
Gives the students an idea that sometimes there is not a correct answer especially when dealing with nuclear war. Students discuss possible outcomes of a nuclear exchange.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Obama Administration Faces Instability in Key Nuclear Nations
This informative site looks at nuclear tests going on in North Korea,Pakistan and other countries. Find out from experts what their concerns are about this matter.
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