BBC
Bbc: Bush Warns Iran on Nuclear Deal
BBC explains the strategy that the United States took toward Iran's nuclear program as of June, 2006. Provides examples of how the United States pressured Iran into negotiations. (June 19, 2006)
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Iaea: Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons [Pdf]
From an information circular from the International Atomic Energy Agency, here is the actual Treaty that was signed in 1968 and become effective in March of 1970.
CNN
Cnn: N. Korea Nuclear Tension: N. Korea 'In Final Uranium Enrichment Stage'
North Korea's state-run news agency announced that the country is in the final uranium enrichment stage. What could this mean? Possible sanctions by U.N? Threat posed by North Korea in possession of nuclear weapons? (09/03/09)
Atomic Archive
Atomicarchive: Threshold Test Ban Treaty 1974
Article summarizes the agreement and provides a detailed narrative on the Treaty on the Limitation of Underground Nuclear Weapon Tests, known as the Threshold Test Ban Treaty of 1974.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Edward Teller
The "Father of the hydrogen bomb" is dead. But Edward Teller did more than design nuclear weapons -- he also fought arms control and pushed missile defense. What did Teller invent? Did he make us safer?
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The United States and the Iranian Nuclear Program
Lesson in which students explore, analyze, and debate the issues that frame the debate on U.S. policy towards Iran. Note: Videos may not load in archived version.
USA Today
Usa Today: North Korea Demands a Nuclear Reactor From Us
This article states that North Korea will not give up its nuclear program until the United States gives them civilian reactors to generate energy. Discusses how the United States is pressuring the countries in the region to put pressure...
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Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: North Korea
This resource provides case studies, discussion questions, and a group activity about the on-going crisis between the United States and North Korea. Young scholars will learn about all of the treaties and compromises made over the past...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: The Graphite Reactor
This resource describes the world's first nuclear reactor and the role which it played in the Manhattan Project. Also discussed are topics such as the goal of plutonium development for nuclear weapons, the goals of the top-secret,...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Avoiding Armageddon: Laws of Disarmament and Nonproliferation
A lesson plan for learning about nuclear weapons and nonproliferation agreements. Takes students through the process of comparing and contrasting various treaties and of evaluating their relative successes and failures. Includes a...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cross Curricular: Science
Explore global health issues by participating in research, discussions and presentations on topics such as exploring the dangers and scientific foundation of nuclear weapons and tracking the discovery, spread and control of disease.
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World Press Review: North Korea's Nuclear Threat
This site gives a summary of different newspaper articles from places such as Seoul, Tokyo, New Delhi, Berlin etc. on the issue of nuclear weapons in North Korea in 2002.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Forties: War and Peace
Describes the design of the first nuclear reactor by Enrico Fermi and his successful development of a self-ustaining nuclear chain reaction. Describes the evolution of the Manhattan Project and their race to develop the first atomic...
NBC
Msnbc: Iran Recommits to Nuclear Arms
Report on Iran's commitment to a nuclear arms control treaty insisting that they be allowed to pursue a nuclear program for peaceful purposes. The US and allies believe Iran is developing atomic weapons. Of particular interest is the...
BBC
Bbc: Un Nuclear Watchdog Debates Iran
A report on the proposed resolution by the Security Council plus Germany to report Iran's movement toward nuclear build-up. 2/2006
New York Times
New York Times: Nuclear Collision Course
An interactive slide show that discusses the growing escalation in tensions between North Korea and the rest of the world. Gives video, audio, and images about the greatest nuclear threat to the world since the end of the Cold War. (17...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Linus C. Pauling, ph.d.
A biography of Linus Pauling, winner of Nobel Prizes for Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962). He spoke out against the use of nuclear weapons when it was an unpopular cause, and spent his life informing the public about a range of health...
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Teachable Moment: Working on Weapons of Mass Destruction
Analyzes the moral problem that some people may have if they are asked to work on a weapon of mass destruction even if it is legal. Students will absorb all of the information given and decide what opinion they would have on the issue....
BBC
Bbc: Un Confirms N Korea Nuclear Halt
A short news article from July 16, 2007 describing the shut down of North Korea's controversial nuclear reactor and the terms of agreement leading to the shut down. Also provides links to earlier news stories, video, timeline, and...
BBC
Bbc: Uncovering Pakistan's Nuclear Secrets
One of the first articles to tell of possible misconduct by Pakistani scientists in selling nuclear technology to other countries. (1/31/04)
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Sydney Morning Herald: A Nuclear Iran
An anlysis of the issues around Iran's nuclear program and what options the United States has in dealing with it. [Date of Article: January 14, 2009]
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Nevada Test Site Oral History Project
A comprehensive look at the 50 years of nuclear testing in Nevada through oral histories of the participants. In addition to the histories, the site includes a timeline, information about the test sites, and videos.
PBS
Pbs: Avoiding Armageddon
A series on our future! Site explores the dangerous places and people that produce nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. Authors also provide messages of hope that the world will choose peace.
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Nuclear Threat Initiative: Nuclear 101: Uranium Enrichment
This tutorial explores why and how Uranium is enriched.
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