Nuclear Explosions
Nuclear Weapons: Yes or No? is aimed at late primary to early secondary school pupils. Each unit is based around a core booklet, while video and further challenges can be selected at the teacher's discretion.
Pack Source: Scottish CND Education Last Modified: 14/09/2014
This pack explains why nuclear weapons cause mass destruction, comparing their power to conventional explosives and detailing blast, heat, and radiation effects.
It includes a video, booklet and worksheets on probability, casualties and radiation exposure. Further challenges cover role play, a nuclear accidents timeline, and grading incidents by INES severity.
Part of our series of resources ‘Nuclear Weapons: Yes or No?’ which is aimed at late primary to secondary school pupils. It has 4 units: The Nuclear Weapons Debate, Nuclear Explosions, Trident and Pressure Groups.
Entry-level resource; accessible from upper S1. Probability worksheets link well to Maths. Role-play scenario requires some prior knowledge of nuclear weapons.
Activities: Worksheets, Probability exercises, Role play, Timeline completion, Diagram/illustration, Discussion and Research
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These files are free to download:
- Nuclear Explosions (DOC, 366KB)
- Nuclear Explosions (PDF, 498KB)
What teachers say
"This was a very useful resource and I have used it with a third year class as a prelude to our Cold War topic. It gave new information but encouraged opinion and the debate format worked well. The worksheets were logical and accessible to all members of the class."
- History teacher, Farr High School (via SATH conference)