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University of Texas at Austin

Tollefson: Civil Military Relations in Brazil: The Myth of Tutelary Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic analysis of civil-military relations in Brazil in regard to the political upheavals by the hands of military leaders toward the end of the 20th century.
Activity
CBS

Cbs News: Nuclear Armed World

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc: Global Nuclear Powers

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Controlling Nuclear Weapons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this instructional activity, 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...
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Good Atoms or Bad Atoms? Iran and the Nuclear Issue

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Development and Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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National Archives (UK)

United Kingdom: Butler Report [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Butler Report from the United Kingdom. A group of leaders from the British Parliament were asked to review the reasons why Britain went to war against Iraq. There is a lengthy discussion on WMDs in Iraq. The...
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan Controlling Nuclear Weapons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Website
New York Times

New York Times: Truths of the Second Nuclear Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Identifies how many warheads different countries have throughout the world. Also provides information about the United States' and Russia's current arsenals. Discusses which countries have signed the non-proliferation treaties and which...
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Organization for Community Networks

Academy Curricular Exchange: Post Nuclear War Survival

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.