Uses animation and live-action to illustrate the history of atomic theory, the structure of the atom and its nucleus, how nuclear energy is generated, radiation and the problems of nuclear waste disposal. Although basically factual, the program stresses the fact that the atom is neither good nor evil, and that it is man’s responsibility to decide whether atomic power will either create or destroy. Made pre Chernobyl but an excellent introduction to atomic theory. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506710
Language
English
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Atomic theory
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear industry
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)