Did We Really Do That?

A big part of all science lessons was writing up the results of experiments. Tim and I always enjoyed carrying out the experiments but were less keen on putting pen to paper. We would always look for ways to write everything up using the least amount of effort while still trying to get good grades.

Tim cracked the formula for good grades without having to write too much. One of the experiments we had to carry out was something to do with litmus paper and measuring acidity in various samples, not terribly exciting. As we endeavoured to write up the experiment Tim came up with a plan: Stick the litmus paper samples in our science books. Rather than describing colour changes, the results would speak for themselves. Not much effort on our part.

To our amazement we were both given 'A' grades and a well done for the work.

From that moment on we would stick everything in our books as part of our experiment write up. This included charcoal, partialy burnt wooden splints, leaves etc. Each week we would get an 'A' grade and a well done.

Unfortunately we went too far one day. The experiment in question involved maggots. Out poor science teacher was rather less than impressed with the fact that we had stuck maggots to one of the pages in our science book!! The resulting grade was a 'D'.

Never again did we manage to get high grades from simply sticking things in our book!

Matt

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