
School activities
Everyone has a role to play in the global campaign to outlaw and eliminate nuclear weapons. School students can influence their leaders’ views on nuclear weapons issues and encourage friends and family members to become active in the movement. ICAN has developed a series of activities for students of all ages. Some will enhance their debating skills. Others will test their writing and artistic ability. All will improve their understanding of the nuclear threat and help move us closer to the goal of nuclear disarmament.
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English
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Hold a debate about why nuclear weapons must be abolished
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Organize a nuclear-weapon-themed writing competition
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Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper
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Express your opinion on nuclear weapons issues
Art and drama
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Design your own peace or nuclear disarmament symbol
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Conduct a role-play based on the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis
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Transform a nuclear bomb image into something else
Humanities
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Honour the victims of Hiroshima, Nagasaki and nuclear testing
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Hold a United Nations debate on disarmament at your school
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Fold 1,000 Japanese paper cranes as a symbol for peace
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Celebrate the victories of the peace and disarmament movement
Community
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Ask your leaders to work for a ban on nuclear weapons
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Use the internet to promote the abolition of nuclear weapons
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Hold a nuclear-themed trivia night at your school or town hall
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Describe the effects of a nuclear detonation on your city
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Conduct an opinion poll on nuclear weapons issues
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Meet with your mayor to discuss nuclear disarmament
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Plant sunflowers as a symbol of peace and disarmament