Paper Clips

In our class we watched a very powerful and educational movie called “Paper Clips.” When I heard the name of the movie I honestly wasn’t sure what the movie would be about. The manufacturing of paper clips? No matter what went through my head it was not correct. This movie is about one school’s experience with learning about the Holocaust.

When they were learning about the Holocaust this class was having a difficult time understanding the ramifications of the war. They could not even wrap their minds around how many people were effected. The teacher then decided to do something to help them. She wanted to help her class collect paper clips in order to see the amount of people there truly were. From there it escalated. Watch the movie to see what happens next! 

One of my favorite quotes from the movie is “You’ve embarked on a journey that begins in the brain, but ends in the heart.” I think this is something that all teachers should strive to live by. I believe that it is our job to teach our students, but we should also be sure to make meaningful connections to what they are learning.