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US Department of Energy

Fus Ed Web: Physics of a Fundamental Energy Source

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on nuclear fusion! Using incredible graphics and excellent discussion, this site (with its several pages) provides an exhaustive online course on the topic. Click on the link for "a Guided Tour" and begin.
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Nuclear Threat Initiative: Nuclear 101: Uranium Enrichment

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial explores why and how Uranium is enriched.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Mohamed El Baradei

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written biography of Mohamed ElBaradei, an Egyptian diplomat. While working for the United Nations, he won the Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, after which he returned to a...
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Government of Canada

Government of Canada: Non Proliferation and Disarmament

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: National Security Policy Arms Control Disarmament

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy essay describing the negotiations and politics involved in President Kennedy's quest to create a permanent ban on nuclear tests.
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PBS

Pbs: Energy and the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to the environmental record of the George W. Bush Administration. It examines everything from nuclear energy and waste to better fuel efficiency in SUVs.
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Other

World Nuclear Association: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Subsequent Weapons Testing

For Students 9th - 10th
This article has information about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Additional information about the measures that have been taken about atomic warfare and testing since the bombings included.
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: The u.s. And Iran: Confronting Policy Alternatives

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Two-period lesson plan focuses on role play and deliberation exploring four Policy Options concerning U.S. policy toward Iran. Students will identify and analyze the primary challenges posed by Iran's nuclear program for the U.S. Note:...
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Nuclear Control Institute: The Plutonium Threat

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the potential hazards associated with the element plutonium.
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Other

Bush 2007 Budget Underwrites Nuclear, Cuts Environmental

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing how the 2007 budget will impact environmental programs. Go to the site's home page for links to other interesting news articles on the environment.
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Other

Teaching Social Responsibility: Teachable Moment: North Korea

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides case studies, discussion questions, and a group activity about the on-going crisis between the United States and North Korea. Learners will learn about all of the treaties and compromises made over the past few...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Outrider: What Happens in a Bomb Blast?

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

For Students 8th - 9th
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are reactions that convert matter into energy. Learn the difference.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Pros and Cons of Nuclear Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the pros and cons of nuclear weapons and provides a list of facts about them.
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (Inf)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State: Atomic Energy and Nuclear History: The Dangers of Atomic Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Oregon State online library exhibit on the dangers of atomic energy.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: The Discovery of Radioactivity: Dawn of the Nuclear Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the historical discoveries of the atom and radioactivity. Includes links to biographies of famous people.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Nuclear Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Through informational text, interactive activities, and virtual animations students learn about the atomic nucleus, fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Atomic Energy and Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit from Oregon State University Library on Atomic Energy and the Struggle for International Control.
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American Institute of Physics: Soviet Physics, Nuclear Weapons, and Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource with extensive information on all aspects of Sakharov's life. Arranged chronologically.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will understand how radioactivity involves a change in the nucleus of a radioisotope and calculate the conversion of mass to energy...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate the characteristics of radioactive emissions, and then complete equations involving radioactive decay when given pertinent information.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Obama: Iran 'On Notice' Over Nuclear Intentions

For Students 9th - 10th
President Obama issued a strong warning to Iran that it was 'on notice' concerning its recent nuclear intentions and that it will face international reaction if it continues to work on its nuclear program. (25/09/09) Within days of this...
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National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)

Ingenious: Atomic and Nuclear Physics Images

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of images is a combined collection of over three museums' collections of atomic and nuclear physics images. The images are sorted by pages with about nine images per page and three pages.

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