Projects

Over the years, I have engaged in research, participated in collaborative projects, developed curriculum, run extra curricular programs, and produced my own creative works. Some of my projects are posted here.

See also: Mr. Laurie's list of accomplishments by year

Research (top)

Science Misconceptions: My own research and assessments
CST Data for the Robotics Science Class
SPARCS: Harvard Center for Astophysics research on misconceptions (I contribted Data)

Collaborative Projects (top)

Beyond the Classroom Project
CTFMS: California Teaching Fellowships in Mathematics and Science
Robochallenge
Science Action Team
Santa Maria Jr. High- Senior High Science Articulation Committee

Curriculum and Integrated Units (top)

The Robotics Science Class
Stock Market Simulation
Insect Collection and Classification Unit
Element Inquiry Project
Astronomy Web Pages Project

Extra Curricular Programs (top)

Robochallenge
MESA
Games and Strategy Club
Lockheed Martin Future Stars Competition

Creative Projects (top)

Music: my own Album; Flee the Creator

Theater: Actor, Director

Digital Video (see gallery)

Robotics (see gallery)

End of the Year movies (see gallery)

News:

1/09 Blog Moved to Wordpress
8/29/08 New: Assignments Page Students may now view assignments, notes, handouts and other class resources online.
6/14/08 Mr. Laurie and his son Maximus win medals at RoboGames 2008! I won 1st place in LEGO sumo with Torque. Maximus won 1st place in junior sumo with "Elemental Hero Flame Man"
5/1/08 Mr. Laurie selected to be Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year for 08-09
10/30/07 Read my Testimo ny before the California State Senate Select Committee on Schools and Community on the importance of science education as part of a comprehensive curriculum.
8/13/06 A Quality Education is a Civil Right- Op. Ed. in the Santa Maria Times
5/10/06 Mr. Laurie goes to Washington - Santa Maria Times

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