Nolan Bushnell - Teachers Make a Difference - Mrs. Cook

The speaker reflects on a pivotal moment in their life during Mrs. Cook's 3rd grade class, where they were introduced to a Magic Science box. Tasked with teaching the class about electricity, they used the box to create an electromagnet, motor, and lights, sparking a lifelong passion for tinkering with electronics. This experience led them to explore further at home, gathering materials to continue their experiments.

What was the purpose of the Magic Science box in Mrs. Cook's class?

• To store classroom supplies

• To hold art materials

• To entertain students during breaks

• To teach students about science

What task was the narrator given with the Magic Science box?

• To create a science project

• To teach the class about electricity

• To organize the classroom

• To clean the science equipment

What did the narrator create using the Magic Science box?

• An electromagnet and a small motor

• A water pump

• A wind turbine

• A solar panel

What did the narrator do at home after using the Magic Science box?

• Gathered materials to continue experimenting

• Built a robot

• Wrote a science book

• Started a science club

What was the long-term impact of the Magic Science box on the narrator?

• It sparked a lifelong interest in tinkering

• It made them dislike school

• It led to a career in art

• It discouraged them from science