Dirty+Bomb+Scenario

=**__ Dirty Bomb Scenario __**=  Two weeks ago, Chandler Regional Hospital discovered 2 gauges filled with cesium-137 were missing. The cesium-137 was detonated in a bomb with 15 lbs of TNT near Casa Grande Union High School, Casa Grande, Arizona. Residents within a 10 mile radius are currently being evacuated to Casa Grande Regional Hospital and Chandler Regional Hospital. At this time there are no known fatalities. In the time since the bombing a terrorist cell from Al-Qaeda has claimed credit for this bomb. No arrests have been made but the investigation is on-going.

=**__ Dirty Bomb Project Purpose __**=

The guiding principle behind this project was to create a cross curricular project that an entire high school could get behind and participate in. In this project there are math, science, english and social studies lesson plans already developed. Hopefully other disciplines will be able to see how they can fit into this project and create lesson plans for their students as well.

This project is very relevant for our students. They live with the threat of terrorism every day, as we all do. This is an exciting opportunity for students to get involved in a project that is relevant to their lives and can be very personalized with all the choices they can make with regards to the various assessment opportunities.

=**__ Dirty Bomb Project Caution __**=
 * Contact your school's resource officer to find out the best person at the local polic department to speak with about setting up this project.


 * Contact the local fire department and let then know of your plans and seek assistance if necessary.


 * Seek approval for the projet from the school principal as well as the school board.


 * Be keenly aware of the emotions this might stir up for students and react appropriately.