Examine the development of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Program from its inception in the late 1950s to the emergence of Saddam Hussein and the implementation of his nuclear weapon policy. (2001)

A page provided by the Brookings Institution which lists 50 "facts" about U.S. Nuclear Weapons. Good place to start for basic (and sometimes interesting) statistics. (Published April 28, 2014)

Interactive tutorial helps with understanding nuclear weapons, the different types, how they are different from conventional weapons, and how many countries have developed them.

For this lesson, students 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.

This illustrated document from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site examines the "zones of destruction" caused by nuclear weapons.

Read about how the atomic bomb was first developed, starting the nuclear arms race. As nuclear weapons proliferated, so did apprehension. A Non-Proliferation Treaty was released in 1968, and governments began to sign on to it. Green...

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 online exhibit provides information on nuclear weapons testing.

This site on controlling nuclear weapons will cover three to four 50 minute periods on the topic. Students will review the Nonproliferation Treaty and discuss questions such as: are there countries that should not be allowed to have...

An evaluation of countries in the world that possess nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction. Examines missile defense programs. Includes a timeline showing the growth of nuclear weapons in the world.

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....

Site probes the unstable relationship between U.S. and North Korea. Student can explore an analyses of the crisis, the North Korean people, a chronology of the crisis and the nuclear capability of North Korea, published 10 April 2003.

In return for "security and economic commitments," N. Korea has agreed to end its efforts to produce nuclear weapons. Article outlines this historic agreement. 9/2005

Discusses the pros and cons of nuclear weapons and provides a list of facts about them.

From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a lesson that has students role play as members of an international forum debating Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons. Provides step by step instructions and access to required materials. (2005)

Read summaries of 20 accidents that moved the United States and USSR dangerously close to "mutually assured destruction" and nuclear war during the Cold War. A chilling reminder of the constant threat faced by all during that period of...

An interactive map which shows every country that has nuclear weapons, has programs to gain nuclear weapons, had nuclear weapon programs, or is suspected of having a nuclear weapon.

Discusses countries and the weapons of mass destruction they possess. Includes interactives features.

Timeline of key events in the development of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons, including early scientific discoveries related to atomic science.

Site explores the history of the first nuclear weapons and the challenges of maintaining these weapons today.

This informative site discusses various types of nuclear bombs including the atomic bomb,thermonuclear weapons and dirty bombs.

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.

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).

Online exhibit from Oregon State University on Atomic Energy and Nuclear History, this section features philosphy of defense.