Section: Module 4: Nuclear Weapons and War | War and Health | NextGenU.org
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Competencies covered in this module:
- Learn about the history of nuclear weapons.
- Understand the role of health care professionals in anti-nuclear weapon campaigns.
- Consider the historical and contemporary perspectives on nuclear arms control from world leaders.
- Learn about the public health issues caused by nuclear war.
- Consider the risks involved if terrorists were to obtain nuclear weapons.
- Learn about the major treaties regarding nuclear weapons.
- Consider the aftermath of a nuclear attack on a major metropolitan area.
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- Read this article and learn about the influence that health care professionals can have in anti-nuclear weapon campaigns.
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- Read this report and learn about major policy obstacles that stand in the way of the nuclear-armed states deciding to eliminate their weapons.
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- Read the report and learn about the impacts and threats a nuclear war could have on public health.
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- Read this article and learn about the legality of nuclear weapons use and the issues of real and lasting threats to public health.
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Students mustViewReceive a gradeReceive a passing grade
To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.
TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.
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- Click on the interactive map and read the text below the map to learn more about nuclear weapons around the world.
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- Read the report and learn about appropriate precautions and responses to nuclear terrorism.
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- Read this treaty to learn about the agreement that was signed in 2010 between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on measures for the further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms.
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- Read the fact sheet to learn about the environmental changes and threats that would be caused by a nuclear war.
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Students mustViewRead this article and learn about the possible health consequences of using nuclear power as a source of energy.
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Students mustViewReceive a gradeReceive a passing grade
To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.
TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.
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- Watch the 55-minute version of the film.
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- Read this article from the Vancouver Observer to learn more about the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster and its later impacts.