Resources for Teachers and Students

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Resources for All

Whether prepping a lesson for your 3rd grade students or working on your PhD, these resources are designed for you! You may not have the time to comb through the different pages on our website, so we have gathered them all in one place for you. These resources are for you to utilize, tweak, or adjust to the needs of your assignment or your lesson. The resources are arranged by type and linked to the page on which they are featured.

 

Video Resources

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  Watch the Park Film!

  Beneath the Plains

  The 30 min. park film gives a history of the Minuteman Missile within the larger picture of the arms race and Cold War.

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  Minuteman for Students

  The Mighty Minuteman

  This 12 min. film gives a good summary of the Cold War, the arms race, and the Minuteman Missile for students.

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  Meet the Missileers

  Meet men and women that served to keep the Minuteman system on alert, from crew members to maintainers to security police.

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  Progress of Nuclear Power Over Time

  Atomic A to Z

  Witness the evolution of America's nuclear arsenal with the progression of technology.

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  Where were the missiles?

  In Plain Sight

  Where did America place its nuclear arsenal? How did this impact the community of these areas and how did they react to it?

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  Narrow in on the Park Film

  Park Film Clips

  Don't have time to watch the entire park film? These shorter clips allow you to narrow in on specific topics about Minuteman Missiles.

 

Reading Sources

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  Meet the Individuals

  People

  Read the stories of individuals who worked with Minuteman, from politicians to crew members to security police to maintainers

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  Many Different Roles

  A Cold War Cast of Thousands

  How many different kinds of people did it take to make Minuteman work? And how did it impact local communities?

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  Where were they located?

  Places

  Where were the missiles? And what kinds of facilities did the program require? Read about these and other places related to the Cold War

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  Read All About It!

  Stories

  The Cold War was more than just Minuteman. Read the stories of the Cold War, from its origins to its presidents, from space to civil defense

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  Frontline of America’s Cold War

  The Missile Plains

  This resource study provides an in-depth and detailed understanding of the Cold War, the history of Minuteman, and the creation of the park.

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  Special Resource Study

  Minuteman Missile Sites

  This report led to creation of a National Historic Site under the NPS "to protect and conserve" historic resources for future generations

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  Read Their Stories

  Oral Histories

  These first-hand accounts help give a broader understanding of the impact Minuteman had on people's lives, from air force to ranchers

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  Become a Jr Missileer!

  Jr. Ranger

  Our junior ranger program is a great way to learn more about Minuteman, with activities for a range of age groups.

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  Artifacts, Pictures, and More!

  Primary Sources

  Historic photographs, civil defense materials, and artifacts collected by the park give good insight into life during the Cold War.

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  Read Along!

  Audio Tour Transcript

  The Audio Tour's transcript is a great resource that can be downloaded, edited, and tweaked for whatever activity you need.

 

Audio Resources

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  Pair me with the Virtual Tour!

  Visitor Center Audio Described Tour

  This audio described tour takes you through the park's Visitor Center, describing both the lobby and the exhibits areas.

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  Pair me with the Virtual Tour!

  Delta-09 Audio Described Tour

  This audio described tour of the Delta-09 missile silo takes you from the topside exterior of the site to the underground launcher.

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  Pair me with the Virtual Tour!

  Delta-01 Audio Described Tour

  This audio described tour of Delta-01 walks you through the topside where support crews worked and the underground control center.

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  Catch the Stops!

  Delta-01 and 09 Audio Tours

  The Delta-01 and 09 audio tours tell the story of the historic sites. Can be done at the sites or at your convenience