Josh Burker - Teachers Make a Difference -The Substitute

The transcript recounts a student's experience with a 9th-grade science project called the sludge test. The student faced challenges after accidentally diluting the sludge too much, which hindered the fractional distillation process. Despite the setback, the student sought guidance from a substitute science teacher, who encouraged perseverance. With the teacher's support, the student continued the project, developed a hypothesis, and completed a lab report. Ultimately, the student won the Sledge Award, learning that success can arise from mistakes.

What was the main objective of the sludge test project?

• To determine the composition of the sludge

• To create a new type of sludge

• To find the pH level of the sludge

• To measure the density of the sludge

What mistake did the narrator make during the sludge test?

• Forgot to label the jar

• Heated the sludge too quickly

• Added too much water to the sludge

• Used the wrong type of jar

How did the teacher respond to the narrator's mistake?

• Gave a new jar of sludge

• Suggested starting over

• Encouraged to continue with the project

• Advised to drop the project

What did the narrator learn from the experience?

• Science projects are not important

• Always ask for help immediately

• Success can come from learning from mistakes

• Mistakes should be avoided at all costs

What award did the narrator win for the project?

• Science Fair Award

• Best Experiment Award

• Innovation Award

• Sledge Award