One of a set of high school curricula on nuclear issues, this 10-day unit for English classes informs students of the issues surrounding the nuclear arms race and military spending. Each lesson includes readings, worksheets, and a daily homework assignment and focuses on one of the following activities: discussion, brainstorming, role playing, or problem solving. Topics covered in the 10 lessons are conflict and resolution, countries at war, nuclear powers, Hiroshima and its survivors, limited nuclear war, civil defense preparation, perceptions of national security, tax allocation, and quality of life. A culminating activity explores options open to society for avoiding nuclear war. A bibliography and lists of informational, curricular, and audiovisual materials conclude the packet. (LP)