Paperclips Documentary Worksheet

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Create me an easy follow along worksheet for the 2004 documentary "Paperclips" for 4th graders

This worksheet is designed to accompany the documentary 'Paperclips,' which tells the poignant story of students from Whitwell, Tennessee, who collected paperclips to symbolize the victims of the Holocaust. The worksheet includes questions that encourage students to reflect on the documentary's content, such as the significance of the paperclips, the number of paperclips the students aimed to collect, and the special gift they received from Germany. Additionally, it features a section on remembering the Holocaust, where students match terms related to the Holocaust with their definitions, fostering a deeper understanding of this historical event. The final reflection prompts students to consider how we can remember important events in history, encouraging critical thinking and personal connection to the material.