Ralph Morelli - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the positive influence of teachers in their life, particularly during 8th grade. Mr. Root, a social studies teacher, provided a unique adult experience by teaching students to fill out tax forms, treating them as grownups. Mr. Urda, a physics teacher, inspired a deep interest in understanding how things work, which influenced the speaker's career choice in education.

What year in school does the narrator highlight as pivotal in their educational journey?

• 6th grade

• 7th grade

• 9th grade

• 8th grade

What unique task did Mr. Root assign to his students?

• Writing a research paper

• Participating in a debate

• Filling out a 1040 income tax return

• Creating a science project

How did Mr. Root treat his students during the tax return exercise?

• Like children

• Like grownups

• Like experts

• Like beginners

What subject did Mr. Urda teach?

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

What lasting impact did Mr. Urda have on the narrator?

• An enthusiasm for understanding physics

• An interest in history

• A love for literature

• A passion for art