Los Alamos History and Science

Los Alamos History and Science

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores Los Alamos, New Mexico, highlighting its role in the development of the atomic bomb and its historical significance during the Atomic Age and Cold War. It delves into the life and work of scientists in Los Alamos, the scientific advancements made, and the cultural and historical sites that can be visited today. The video also addresses the legacy and controversy surrounding the use of the atomic bomb, emphasizing the importance of understanding this pivotal moment in history.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Los Alamos famously known for?

The birthplace of the atomic bomb

The origin of the internet

The site of the first moon landing

The location of the first computer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Ellen Bradbury Reid?

A renowned historian

The first female engineer at Los Alamos

A resident who grew up in Los Alamos

A famous scientist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bradbury Science Museum known for?

Exhibits on the Los Alamos National Laboratory's role during the war

Being the oldest museum in New Mexico

Its art collections

Hosting music concerts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of work is the Los Alamos National Laboratory involved in today?

Ancient history research

Culinary arts

Fashion design

Astrophysics and environmental cleanup

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the Bradbury Science Museum?

It is located underground

It only opens during the summer

It has a gallery on the science of Los Alamos

It is the largest museum in the world

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can visitors learn about at the history museum in Los Alamos?

The daily lives of the scientists

The history of the internet

The evolution of space travel

The development of modern art

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in the community growth of Los Alamos post-war?

The construction of a major airport

The development of Cold War and post-war exhibits

The establishment of a new university

The discovery of gold

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