Nuclear Weapons and the Environment: Nuclear Winter (Video)

A short companion video to our Nuclear Winter module, ideal as a discussion starter or standalone introduction.

Video Source: Peace Education Scotland Last Modified: 17/06/2021

Companion video to Nuclear Weapons and the Environment: Nuclear Winter.

Intended as the WATCH section within that module’s CHECK/WATCH/LEARN/THINK/CHALLENGE structure. Can also be used independently as a short introductory or discussion-starter resource.

Activities: Video (WATCH), Discussion, Group viewing, Starter activity and Homework

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CfE Level: Senior Phase Third Level

Year Groups: S3-S6 (core), Crossword/cartoon analysis accessible from S2, COBRA role play and civil nuclear section best suited S4-S6

Curriculum Area / Subject: History Literacy Modern Studies Numeracy (data/statistics)Science (Topical)

Activity Type: Debate and discussion Video viewing

Topic Keywords: Brian Toon Civil nuclear power Climate change Depleted uranium Environmental impact Famine Marshall Islands Nuclear accidents Nuclear testing Nuclear winter Radioactive pollution Sellafield Semipalatinsk Short film Uranium mining

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