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What Is A Dirty Bomb? Lesson PlanWhat Is A Dirty Bomb? Lesson Plan
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What Is A Dirty Bomb?

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Students read an article about dirty bombs and then use a worksheet as a discussion guide to consider surrounding issues. They use balloons, cornstarch and iron fillings to demonstrate the possible impact of a dirty bomb.

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terrorism

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bombs, radioactive materials, terrorism, social studies
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2006
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