Social Studies
The History of How We Got Here: "Operation Paperclip"
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After World War 2, the US government relocated (sometimes forcibly) over a thousand German scientists, engineers, and technicians (including Nazis) in hopes of maintaining a technological advantage over the Soviet Union and other nations.
Ben Liff
Average rating: 4.9Number of reviews: (239)
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11-16
year old learners
3-12
learners per class
$12
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55 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
"The History of How We Got Here" series is a collection of one-time classes focused on less "popular" events in history that have had far more of an impact on our current lives than history textbooks or conventional wisdom might suggest. "Operation Paperclip" was a massive secret operation to relocate as many German scientists, engineers, and technicians as possible who could contribute to the American industrial and technological effort in the context of the Cold War with the Soviet Union....
Students will gain a basic understanding of "Operation Paperclip" and its significance in world history up to and including the current day.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Meet the teacher
Hi there! My name is Ben and I’m an educator, instructional designer, and learning producer originally from San Antonio, Texas, and currently living in Maine. Over the last few years, in addition to my work teaching in a classic New England...
