Lesson 10: The Manhattan Project

This week's lesson focusses on the creation and deployment of the atomic bomb by the United States during World War II.

Readings:

1) Rhodes, Making of the Atomic Bomb, ch. 17

Learning Activities:

1) Vimeo: The Manhattan Project Paradigm

2) Video: The Manhattan Project (parts 3-5)

Assignments:

1) Quiz

2) Small group discussion - North Korea and the bomb

3) Class forum - Bibliographies for second paper