World War II veteran, Arthur Hullett, became one of the first African-Americans to work on Redstone Arsenal. After watching a video detailing Arthur’s meeting with Werhner Von Braun, students will learn about Operation Paperclip and the creation of America’s Space Program.
OPERATION PAPERCLIP LESSON LINKS: Arthur Hullett Video Box of Paperclips Paperclip Facts (Doc. A) Annotated Note Activity (Doc B) End of Activity Exercise (Doc C) Computer Access.
OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to • Understand the history of Operation Paperclip and its effect on America’s Space Program. • Participate in Philosophical Chairs to communicate their opinions for or against an issue.
STANDARDS: AL: 11: A: 10 Describe the impact of WWII on the lives of American citizens, including advancements in science and technology. AL: 12: A: 1.e Describe the role of Alabama in the NASA Space Program. AL: CCRI: Literacy: 1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
WWII Veteran, Arthur Hullett, discusses his time in Germany and after as an employee of the Marshall Space Center.
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