Operation Castle Bravo the Largest U.S. Nuclear Explosion
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
The learning goals for this course will investigate the importance of Operation Castle testing, in specific the Castle Bravo test, and learn about the far-reaching impacts of this testing. Further, it will discuss the scientific advances, the historical importance of the U.S. deterrence strategy, and why the Castle Bravo test was a success even with the dangerous miscalculation of the intended yield. Additionally, there will be an attached note taking document with pictures to help the...
To learn specific facts, scientific advancements, and historical information about the largest nuclear bomb test in the United States. Discuss the vital impacts of Operation Castle and the development of the first deliverable hydrogen bomb via a plane.
I have over 20 years experience serving in the United States Air Force as a meteorologist and enjoy teaching scientific and historic information about the military.
1 file available upon enrollmentThere will be a two-page note taker for the student to download and use to take notes with during class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
There is brief subject matter discussion and a photo evidence of the impacts to include deaths and cancer due to radioactive fallout that was a direct result of Operation Castle Bravo. There will be a short YouTube video in this class and you do not need a separate login for this video.
My desire as a teacher is to inspire and get the students excited about science related topics. I want the students to be involved, questioning, and seeking a deeper understanding of the material but more importantly to be able to use this...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 50 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 11-16
2-9 learners per class