Educational Psychology- Paper Clips

The film "Paper Clips" was an insightful project fueled by patient and compassionate educators. The teachers of this community transformed a moving, educational project into a life-long lesson for their students. Introducing the Holocaust in middle school seems developmentally appropriate because this is the age when kids become influenced by differences and prejudices. At this age students can begin to comprehend the tragedies of hate that have occurred in history.
This project was a very difficult and long task and without such motivated teachers this project may not have been completed with such success. This project required students to become extremely involved with each other, research and most importantly their community. And soon the involvement with the community bloomed into national involvement, and eventually reached people overseas.
The documentary of the students and teachers at Whitwell Middle School proves how education can touch many, whether it in the school system, the community, the nation or across the world.