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  • Lesson Description

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    Learn about the history of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant and what it did for the US Government.

    Lesson Objectives:

    Student should be able to

    • Know the history of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
    • Understand what facility decontamination and decommissioning is
    • Understand what site remediation means

    This enrichment lesson is geared towards grades 9-12, Adults



  • Engage

    • Engage

      History of the plant

      Visit the PORTS Virtual Museum to learn about the history of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Read all eight parts, then return here to continue!

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  • Explore

    • Software Setup

      Take a Look Inside the Plant

      Using our interactive map, you can locate individual buildings within the plant and learn more about its purpose throughout history. Click on a building to see in-depth information, photos, and videos. 

      Once you finish exploring, come back here to continue!

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  • Explain

    • Hardware Setup

      Historic Site Preservation

      Learn more about facility decontamination and decommissioning on the contractor website. 

      When you're done, return here to continue!

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  • Extend

    • Circuit Triggers Internet Action

      Hands-on at Home: Film Series

      Join us for this film series about site remediation.

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  • Evaluate

    • Combining Inputs and Outputs

      Review

      Let's review what we've learned.

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