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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: History of Nuclear Testing: Playing With Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Oregon State University online exhibit provides information on nuclear weapons testing.
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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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Other

Nevada Test Site Oral History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Atomic Energy and Nuclear History: Civil Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit from Oregon State University on Atomic Energy and Nuclear History, this section features philosphy of defense.
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US Department of Energy

Us Dept of Energy: Nuclear Age Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a comprehensive timeline of the history of the nuclear age, from the discovery of radioactivity to the cleanup of nuclear weapons.
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CNN

Cnn: Timeline: N. Korea Nuclear Dispute

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief timeline that shows the history of the nuclear dispute that North Korea has had with the world between 1993 and 2007.
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: At Cold War's End: Us Intelligence on the Soviet Union, 1989 1991

For Students 9th - 10th
The CIA offers a collection of declassified documents that are Adobe PDF files and can be downloaded regarding the Soviet Union and from US Intelligence in the years 1989-1991. Also contains an introduction and complete overview of this...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Foreign and Domestic Entanglements

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the many facets of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy during his presidency. Find out about support for anti-Communist fighters, detente with the USSR, and the Iran-Contra scandal.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Kennedy's Global Challenge

For Students 5th - 8th
The Cold War was still being waged during John Kennedy's administration. Read about the challenges he faced in Europe, Latin America, and, most ominously, in Cuba.
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BBC

Bbc News: North Korea Secretive State

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of in-depth reports all highlighting updated news on the country of North Korea. Discussions include nuclear testing, economic problems, history, and the people.
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Other

Outrider: Nuclear History: World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
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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PBS

Pbs: Splitting the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief history of the discovery and application of atomic and nuclear energy - both military and peaceful. It follows the spread of nuclear development among the major world players of the 20th century. Great site for...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Arms Race

For Students 4th - 8th
Kids learn about the history of the Arms Race during the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union building nuclear weapons stockpiles.
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Other

Nuclearfiles.org: Truman and the Atom Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Read background information about Harry Truman and the development of the atomic bomb prior to his presidency. Includes excerpts from official documents and conversations during the Truman Administration.
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Other

Nuclearfiles.org: The Triad Doctrine

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the policy of assured destruction under the three-prong strategy known as the Triad Doctrine.
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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Radioactive Materials: Mining the Atom

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit from Oregon State University on radioactive materials.