Manhattan Project

The aim of this activity is to learn about the Manhattan Project, which has forever pushed the boundaries of what people are capable of doing. Watch the videos and then discuss.

Basic brief information about the project (1:50)

https://www.britannica.com/video/223010/did-you-know-Manhattan-Project

The story leading up to the atomic bomb, including testimony from direct participants (56:13)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwpgmEvlRpM

Suggestions for discussion

  1. In five sentences, introduce the Manhattan Project.
  2. Introduce five important people and how they were involved in the project.
  3. Explain why the atomic bomb is more powerful than other explosives.
  4. Is the use of the atomic bomb justified?
  5. How did the Manhattan Project change human civilization?
27.4 – Test atomové bomby, 1951, Nevada, USA
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