1. US History

2. Warm Up
Learning Target: I will understand how atomic weapons changed our lives.
What does MAD stand for? What does that mean?
What is deterrence?

3. Nuclear Testing
Answer questions 1-3 as you watch this time-lapse video of nuclear testing.
You may answer the questions on the worksheet or in your notebook.
Nukemap

4. Atomic Cafe 1982 film Covers the era of nuclear testing
Includes archival footage from the Cold War
Answer questions 1-7 as we watch (I will pause after each clip to let you complete the questions)

5. Atomic Cafe
On the back of the worksheet, describe your reactions, feelings, and thoughts about nuclear testing and the Atomic Cafe film.
There’s no need to include a thesis or evidence, just record what is in your head. Use the questions if you need prompting.