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Nuclear Proliferation and “US”

7th Grade

__Project Idea__ Students will analyze the current nuclear ambitions of different countries around the world and will analyze the current Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. There will be several mini lessons on the Cold War Era, effects of Nuclear Weapons on people, Nuclear Technology and its uses.

__General Content__ Understand the development of government in modern societies and regions.

What policy should the UN adopt towards nuclear proliferation around the world, and what role should the US play in policing this policy?
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Students will Draft a UN Nuclear Non/Proliferation treaty. Students will create an online debate using Xtranormal. The topic will be; “Should a country develop nuclear technology for use in weapons and energy.” Students will also complete a research paper examining the current nuclear issue in Iran.
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