It is a multi-media inquiry into the people and events that led to the development of atomic America. Background information includes a side by side chronology of the development of the atomic bomb and political affairs from pre-World War II to the end of the Cold War. Videos, posters, and interactive web sites are some of the nonprint texts used within a new literacy framework aimed at furthering the goals of accessing, analyzing, evaluating and communicating a variety of messages. Lesson plans are provided in a week by week format. Objectives are coordinated with state benchmarks and performance standards for English language arts.
Activities are varied and divided among whole group, small group, and individual settings.
Most were designed to create and maintain optimum student motivation and skill building. Extensive reading lists are provided for students and teachers.