The Manhattan Project
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Objective
I can summarize the reasons why the Manhattan Project was created and its impact on World War II.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Describe the key events and discoveries that led to the creation of the Manhattan Project.
Explain the main challenges faced by the scientists and engineers working on the Manhattan Project.
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Exit ticket
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“Briefly explain two reasons why the Manhattan Project was created during World War II. In what ways did the Manhattan Project directly contribute to the end of World War II, according to the video? ”
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