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Montana Office of Public Instruction, 2011
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is an epidemiologic surveillance system that was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help monitor the prevalence of behaviors that not only influence youth health, but also put youth at risk for the most significant health and social problems that can occur during…
Descriptors: Reservation American Indians, American Indian Students, Comparative Analysis, Urban Schools
Hicks, David W. – 1986
The nuclear debate is one of critical importance and should be explored as part of the school curriculum. The psychology of denying the issue of nuclear arms and the psychological effects of the arms race on children is examined in this paper. A number of topics that might be included in discussion of nuclear issues are the arms race, politics,…
Descriptors: Disarmament, International Relations, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Weapons
Totten, Sam – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
Of the many serious problems now facing the world, the most important is threat of nuclear destruction. Social studies educators should provide ample classroom time for discussing and examining the facts concerning nuclear warfare, and they must make sure that various points of view are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Nuclear Warfare, Nuclear Weapons
Zahka, William J.; Mayers, Teena Karsa – 1985
Intended for teachers of secondary and college level students, this instructor's guide presents an overview of materials covered in the student text, followed by four categories of examination questions and teaching aids. The guide reflects the format of the student text and is divided into four sections. A brief description is provided of each…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Definitions, Disarmament
Mitchell, Greg; Melville, Keith – 1987
Designed to stimulate thinking about United States-Soviet relationships in terms of nuclear weapons and national security, this document presents ideas and issues that represent differing viewpoints and positions. Chapter 1, "Rethinking the U.S.-Soviet Relationship," considers attempts to achieve true national security, and chapter 2,…
Descriptors: Disarmament, International Relations, National Defense, National Security
Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Thomas J. Watson, Jr. Inst. for International Studies. – 2003
In October 2002 North Korea admitted that it had been operating a secret nuclear weapons program in violation of international treaties and the 1994 Agreed Framework with the United States. North Korea also appeared to be taking steps to begin production of nuclear weapons and, according to U.S. officials, may have a missile that can hit…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Mass Media Use
Bodle, Walter S. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
The letters in this unit of study intended for secondary students are facsimile reproductions of the correspondence between Albert Einstein and President Roosevelt on the possibility of constructing an atomic bomb. Classroom activities are also suggested. (RM)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Nuclear Warfare, Nuclear Weapons, Primary Sources
Totten, Sam; Totten, Martha Wescoat – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
Once they have nuclear power, most countries will divert nuclear materials from commercial to military programs. In excerpts from the book "Facing the Danger" (by Totten, S. and M. W., Crossing Press, 1984), five anti-nuclear activists explain how and why they have been addressing the nuclear connection. (RM)
Descriptors: Activism, Dissent, Elementary Secondary Education, Nuclear Technology
Alexander, Susan; Barclay, Jeanne – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
A study of the nuclear arms race usually involves curiosity about the Soviet Union. Students want to know about all aspects of the USSR. How teachers can help students see the human side of the Soviets and understand the Soviet point of view is discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities

Holmes, Thomas – Social Education, 2005
In an age when international terrorism poses a threat to peace and stability, the use of not only nuclear, but also biological and chemical weapons are important topics for classroom discussion. In this article, the author explores four approaches to teaching this topic. Examining a controversial topic involves the evaluation of values, the use of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods, Weapons
Levy, Tedd – 1987
This teacher's guide is designed to accompany the National Issues Forums'"The Superpowers: Nuclear Weapons and National Security." Activities and ideas are provided to challenge students to debate and discuss the United States-Soviet related issues of nuclear weapons and national security. The guide is divided into sections that…
Descriptors: Disarmament, Instructional Materials, International Relations, National Defense

Harrison, Michael J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Nuclear arms education is being addressed in many academic disciplines and can be approached from many viewpoints. Rationale, ethical issues, instructional strategies, European views, and course materials are considered. A syllabus and references are also included for a course titled "Physics of Nuclear Arms and Nuclear War." (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Turner, Ginny – 1988
To enhance the use of the Globe Watch IV public television series, produced jointly by Hampden-Sydney College (Virginia) and the University of North Carolina Center for Public Television, each lesson in this guide provides: (1) a statement of the objective of the program; (2) a synopsis of the issue discussed; (3) background information; (4) brief…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Policy, Global Approach, Instructional Materials

Bokaer, Joan – History and Social Science Teacher, 1985
Concrete examples of K-12 classroom techniques that work well in a discussion of the arms race are presented. Also discussed are teachers' feelings as they discuss nuclear weapons. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Class Activities, Conflict Resolution, Creative Writing

Kauffman, George B. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Examines scientific discoveries which underlie the atomic bomb and its technological development in the United States during World War II. Changing views, super-weapon development, early American efforts, production/dropping the bombs, and the Oppenheimer case are considered. (DH)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics