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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Edward Teller, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Edward Teller teaches us about his early life which began in Budapest, Hungary, his interest in physics and his subsequent contributions in the development of the atomic bomb.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Dating Game: Radioactive Carbon

For Students 9th - 10th
In this media-rich essay from the NOVA: "Mystery of the First Americans" Web site, learn about the atomic structure of radioactive carbon and how it can be used to determine the age of organic remains, such as bones and teeth.
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Oregon State University

Osu: Atomic Espionage and the Oppenheimer Hearings

For Students 9th - 10th
Atomic Energy and Nuclear History Online exhibit from Oregon State University Library features information on Atomic Espionage and the Oppenheimer Hearings.
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Los Alamos National Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Geologic Age

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore geologic time of the Earth and learn how radioactive decay helps to establish a timeline.
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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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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nist Physics Laboratory: A Walk Through Time

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustrated history of timekeeping from ancient times to the present. Includes information on ancient calendars, early clocks, a revolution in timekeeping, world time scales and time zones, and the NIST standards.
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Nuclearfiles.org: Who Built the H Bomb? Debate Revives

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from "The New York Times" at Nuclearfiles.org recounts the ongoing debate about the first hydrgen bomb and who truly should be credited with its development.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Spectral Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
Several pages from an excellent site which describe the science of spectroscopy. The unique atomic emission (and absorption) line spectrum of elements are illustrated and explained. Includes a Java applet depicting the quantum energy...