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....
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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...
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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.
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Kids' Peace Station: From Hiroshima
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima had lasting and far reaching effects on all mankind! Learn about a young girl, Sadako, and her paper cranes as well as the Kids Peace Movement and building of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum for...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Online Exhibition: The Manhattan Project
[Free Registration/Login Required] Documents by Manhattan Project scientists expressing their concern about nuclear weapons after the bombings in Japan.
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.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Hiroshima: A Newsround Special
A lenghty video report on the 70th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
The official website of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. You will find the history of the laboratory as well as many of the key figures. There is also an interactive history of the Manhattan Project. Be sure to check out the photo...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Physics: The Neutron
This site provides a great series on the neutron discovered by James Chadwick. Includes a seven-page series that covers what is inside the nucleus, the elusive neutron, beryllium radiation, Chadwick's discovery, neutrons from beryllium,...
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Historical Society of Princeton: Einstein in Princeton
Biography of Albert Einstein from an exhibit at Princeton University.
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...
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,...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Hans Bethe Biographical
A biography of Hans Bethe (1906-2005 CE), concentrating on his scientific research in nuclear physics.
Read Works
Read Works: Way Out World
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage describes the solar system's dwarf planet named Haumea. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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.
Read Works
Read Works: World War Two Hiroshima
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Hiroshima, Japan during World War II. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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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...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Hiroshima Marks 70 Years Since Atomic Bomb
Article reports on how the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was commemorated in that city.
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.
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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.
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Diefenbunker Virtual Tour
For those that are unable to tour the Diefenbunker on a field trip, these pictures are a good substitute. Students can get an idea of what the interior is really like.