Einstein, a famous pacifist, sent a letter to FDR encouraging development of a nuclear weapon. An interesting video opens with this historical event and moves through the development of atomic bombs. It shares the use of atomic weapons in war and the use of nuclear energy as well.

Concepts

the atomic bomb, atomic bombs, the manhattan project, albert einstein, world war ii, nuclear energy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Highlight the secrecy required of the Manhattan Project and the list of scientists involved
• Read Einstein's letter to FDR

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on knowledge of Einstein, World War II, and nuclear fission

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Connects history, science, math, and more
• Provides subtitles for ease of note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4