Operation Paperclip

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.