Nuclear Weapons

Threats by Donald Trump and by North Korea have stoked worries about nuclear war. In this lesson, students learn about the work of International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and about past social movement campaigns that have worked to avert war and promote...

A critique of the PBS miniseries on nuclear weapons.

People from both sides of the political spectrum agree that the spread of nuclear weapons is the greatest threat we face. What do we do about it? These readings and activities help students explore the options.

Nuclear weapons have been in the news recently. Three student readings provide context and explore the U.S.-India deal and the controversy over Iran's nuclear program.

A substantive reader and activity guide on chemical, biological & nuclear weapons

Help your students prepare for the NY Regents Exam with these document-based question exercises modeled closely on the format used in the exam.

Help your students prepare for the NY Regents Exam with these document-based question exercises modeled closely on the format used in the exam.

Help your students prepare for the NY Regents Exam with these document-based question exercises modeled closely on the format used in the exam.

Readings and activities on the history of the U.S.-North Korea relationship & the current tension over nuclear weapons.

Readings and activities to help students consider and debate the pros and cons.