Hanford: Guest Speakers

A ranger shares the history of the Manhattan Project with local middle school students.

NPS / ZIMMERMAN

 

Education

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Learn more about Manhattan Project National Historical Park by inviting a ranger to speak in your classroom, at your event, or to your organization. Explore the science, history, people, and lasting legacies of the Manhattan Project.

Classroom Visits 

Rangers can provide curriculum-based lessons and hands-on activities in the classroom on a variety of topics that meet the interests and needs of your students. Our most popular programs include: 

• What is the Manhattan Project?: Grades 4-12. Students learn a general overview of the science, history, and people behind the Manhattan Project.
• The Science of the B Reactor: Grades 4-12. Students discover the basic science behind plutonium production.
• Debating the Atomic Bomb: Grades 9-12. Students explore both sides of using the atomic bombs or not and debate their findings.
• Ranger Careers: Grades 6-12. A ranger discusses careers in the National Park Service or represents the National Park Service at career fairs.

Community Programs 

For community organizations, park rangers will work with you to determine the topic and length of the presentation. Our community presentations typically cover park and management updates. We can also develop programs on specific topics that are of interest to your group. The above classroom options are available to you as well.

Request a Program 

At least a two-week notice is required for all guest speaker requests. Programs are free of charge. Our ability to accommodate program requests is staffing dependent. We may not be able to accommodate all program requests. Please email us your inquiry and include the following information: 

• Your name and school or organization 
• Preferred phone number and email 
• Location of the program 
• Age/grade 
• Size of group 
• Desired date(s) and time