American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA)
@modelinginstruction.org
Advancing effective STEM education through research based Modeling Instruction, empowering teachers to engage students in authentic scientific practices and providing professional development, curriculum resources, and community support.
THIS SATURDAY! Join us to welcome Ine Williams, AMTA's new Associate Executive Officer, to our monthly Modeling Coffee Hour! Fantastic chance to connect + get support for your Chem/Phys/PSCI classes from veteran modelers. Sat, 11 am EST. RSVP for Zoom: www.eweblife.com/prm/AMTA/cal...
December 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
THIS SATURDAY! Join us to welcome Ine Williams, AMTA's new Associate Executive Officer, to our monthly Modeling Coffee Hour! Fantastic chance to connect + get support for your Chem/Phys/PSCI classes from veteran modelers. Sat, 11 am EST. RSVP for Zoom: www.eweblife.com/prm/AMTA/cal...
TONIGHT! ✨ Join Matt Oney (MSU) at 7 PM ET Tue, Dec 9th for a proven template to integrate NGSS Engineering Practices—way beyond paper folding! Register now: bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
#NGSS #STEM #ScienceEducation #AMTA #ModelingInstruction #Engineering #Physics #MSU #professionaldevelopment
#NGSS #STEM #ScienceEducation #AMTA #ModelingInstruction #Engineering #Physics #MSU #professionaldevelopment
December 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
TONIGHT! ✨ Join Matt Oney (MSU) at 7 PM ET Tue, Dec 9th for a proven template to integrate NGSS Engineering Practices—way beyond paper folding! Register now: bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
#NGSS #STEM #ScienceEducation #AMTA #ModelingInstruction #Engineering #Physics #MSU #professionaldevelopment
#NGSS #STEM #ScienceEducation #AMTA #ModelingInstruction #Engineering #Physics #MSU #professionaldevelopment
🔬 Transform your classroom this Spring! AMTA has 4 VIRTUAL MODELING COURSES starting Jan/March. 2026. Details & Registration: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
December 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
🔬 Transform your classroom this Spring! AMTA has 4 VIRTUAL MODELING COURSES starting Jan/March. 2026. Details & Registration: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
Teachers Level up your practice! 🛠️ Matt Oney is sharing his Paper Airplane Launcher solution & a lesson template for seamlessly integrating Engineering Practices into your models. New to #ModelingInstruction? This is a great entry point! Dec 9 | 7 PM ET | Zoom 🔗 Register! bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
December 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Teachers Level up your practice! 🛠️ Matt Oney is sharing his Paper Airplane Launcher solution & a lesson template for seamlessly integrating Engineering Practices into your models. New to #ModelingInstruction? This is a great entry point! Dec 9 | 7 PM ET | Zoom 🔗 Register! bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec 2nd, is the Day of Giving! Help the American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) fund training for the transformative Modeling Instruction™ pedagogy. Invest in great teaching!
www.modelinginstruction.org/donatetoamta/
#STEM #DayOfGiving #ScienceEd #modelinginstruction
www.modelinginstruction.org/donatetoamta/
#STEM #DayOfGiving #ScienceEd #modelinginstruction
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec 2nd, is the Day of Giving! Help the American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) fund training for the transformative Modeling Instruction™ pedagogy. Invest in great teaching!
www.modelinginstruction.org/donatetoamta/
#STEM #DayOfGiving #ScienceEd #modelinginstruction
www.modelinginstruction.org/donatetoamta/
#STEM #DayOfGiving #ScienceEd #modelinginstruction
AMTA is excited to welcome Caroline Savio-Ramos as Executive Officer and Ine Williams as Associate Executive Officer! We’re confident AMTA is in great hands with these two outstanding leaders. Learn more: bit.ly/AMTALeaders
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
AMTA is excited to welcome Caroline Savio-Ramos as Executive Officer and Ine Williams as Associate Executive Officer! We’re confident AMTA is in great hands with these two outstanding leaders. Learn more: bit.ly/AMTALeaders
Morning Meetings with Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science Modelers — a relaxed virtual space to connect, share ideas, and ask questions about Modeling Instruction™. The second Saturday of each month, Monthly Registration Links: www.modelinginstruction.org/2025-2026-we...
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Morning Meetings with Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Science Modelers — a relaxed virtual space to connect, share ideas, and ask questions about Modeling Instruction™. The second Saturday of each month, Monthly Registration Links: www.modelinginstruction.org/2025-2026-we...
We invite you to consider a lasting way to continue supporting Science Education by including AMTA in your legacy or estate plans. For Info: bit.ly/LegacyGiving...
October 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We invite you to consider a lasting way to continue supporting Science Education by including AMTA in your legacy or estate plans. For Info: bit.ly/LegacyGiving...
Join Matt Oney (MSU) as he shares his paper airplane launcher & a template for developing NGSS-aligned engineering lessons.
Webinar: Launching into NGSS Engineering: A Template for Developing Science Lessons Using Engineering Practices
Dec 9 | 7 PM ET
bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
Webinar: Launching into NGSS Engineering: A Template for Developing Science Lessons Using Engineering Practices
Dec 9 | 7 PM ET
bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
October 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join Matt Oney (MSU) as he shares his paper airplane launcher & a template for developing NGSS-aligned engineering lessons.
Webinar: Launching into NGSS Engineering: A Template for Developing Science Lessons Using Engineering Practices
Dec 9 | 7 PM ET
bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
Webinar: Launching into NGSS Engineering: A Template for Developing Science Lessons Using Engineering Practices
Dec 9 | 7 PM ET
bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...
Plan your professional development now!
Whether you’re new to Modeling Instruction™ or an experienced Modeler, there’s a course for you.
Intro courses (offered in two time zones),
Modeling & Cognition,
Astronomy Modeling
Learn more and register: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
Learn more and register: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Plan your professional development now!
Whether you’re new to Modeling Instruction™ or an experienced Modeler, there’s a course for you.
Intro courses (offered in two time zones),
Modeling & Cognition,
Astronomy Modeling
Learn more and register: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
Learn more and register: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
Plan early! Now is the time to schedule your Summer 2026 Modeling Instruction™ Workshop and bring this inquiry-based approach—where students do science—to teachers in your area.
For more information, contact [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Plan early! Now is the time to schedule your Summer 2026 Modeling Instruction™ Workshop and bring this inquiry-based approach—where students do science—to teachers in your area.
For more information, contact [email protected]
Explore the expanding Universe!
Join our Nov. 18 webinar, Astronomy Modeling with the Vera Rubin Observatory, 7–9 PM ET.
Use galaxy + supernova data to model how the Universe expands—and changes.
bit.ly/4nZwetS
Join our Nov. 18 webinar, Astronomy Modeling with the Vera Rubin Observatory, 7–9 PM ET.
Use galaxy + supernova data to model how the Universe expands—and changes.
bit.ly/4nZwetS
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Explore the expanding Universe!
Join our Nov. 18 webinar, Astronomy Modeling with the Vera Rubin Observatory, 7–9 PM ET.
Use galaxy + supernova data to model how the Universe expands—and changes.
bit.ly/4nZwetS
Join our Nov. 18 webinar, Astronomy Modeling with the Vera Rubin Observatory, 7–9 PM ET.
Use galaxy + supernova data to model how the Universe expands—and changes.
bit.ly/4nZwetS
New Science Modeling Talk! 🎧 Matt Oney shares insights on Modeling in universities, the state of Modeling today, and the power of teacher PD.
sciencemodelingtalks.com
sciencemodelingtalks.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
New Science Modeling Talk! 🎧 Matt Oney shares insights on Modeling in universities, the state of Modeling today, and the power of teacher PD.
sciencemodelingtalks.com
sciencemodelingtalks.com
See what really happens when compounds like KNO₃ dissolve! Join Nüs Hisim (Vernier) & Larry Dukerich (AMTA) for hands-on, inquiry-based experiments using the Go Direct® Conductivity Probe. 👉 bit.ly/Conductivity...
October 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
See what really happens when compounds like KNO₃ dissolve! Join Nüs Hisim (Vernier) & Larry Dukerich (AMTA) for hands-on, inquiry-based experiments using the Go Direct® Conductivity Probe. 👉 bit.ly/Conductivity...
Congratulations to Dwain Desbien of Estrella Mountain CC, named the 2026 Melba Newell Phillips Medal Awardee by AAPT! A well-deserved honor for his impact on physics education!
October 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Congratulations to Dwain Desbien of Estrella Mountain CC, named the 2026 Melba Newell Phillips Medal Awardee by AAPT! A well-deserved honor for his impact on physics education!
Do you know someone with a Donor Advised Fund? Ask them to support AMTA and amplify the impact of Modeling Instruction on Science Education. bit.ly/DAF-AMTA
October 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Do you know someone with a Donor Advised Fund? Ask them to support AMTA and amplify the impact of Modeling Instruction on Science Education. bit.ly/DAF-AMTA
📢 AMTA is hiring! We're seeking a Director of Membership Services to support science teachers & Modeling community members.
✅ Remote, flexible hours
🧪 STEM/teaching background a plus
📅 Start: Dec. 1 (training in Nov)
email: [email protected]
✅ Remote, flexible hours
🧪 STEM/teaching background a plus
📅 Start: Dec. 1 (training in Nov)
email: [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
📢 AMTA is hiring! We're seeking a Director of Membership Services to support science teachers & Modeling community members.
✅ Remote, flexible hours
🧪 STEM/teaching background a plus
📅 Start: Dec. 1 (training in Nov)
email: [email protected]
✅ Remote, flexible hours
🧪 STEM/teaching background a plus
📅 Start: Dec. 1 (training in Nov)
email: [email protected]
Now hiring: Executive Director at AMTA! Help shape the future of Modeling Instruction™
bit.ly/XO_job_descr....
Email your CV and a letter of interest that includes any qualifications
or experience that make you uniquely qualified for the position to [email protected]
bit.ly/XO_job_descr....
Email your CV and a letter of interest that includes any qualifications
or experience that make you uniquely qualified for the position to [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Now hiring: Executive Director at AMTA! Help shape the future of Modeling Instruction™
bit.ly/XO_job_descr....
Email your CV and a letter of interest that includes any qualifications
or experience that make you uniquely qualified for the position to [email protected]
bit.ly/XO_job_descr....
Email your CV and a letter of interest that includes any qualifications
or experience that make you uniquely qualified for the position to [email protected]
Have you heard the latest Science Modeling Talks podcast?
Ep. 72 features Lynn Jorgensen on her journey as Teacher of the Year, gender equity in STEM, and adapting to change in education.
🎧 Listen: sciencemodelingtalks.com
Ep. 72 features Lynn Jorgensen on her journey as Teacher of the Year, gender equity in STEM, and adapting to change in education.
🎧 Listen: sciencemodelingtalks.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Have you heard the latest Science Modeling Talks podcast?
Ep. 72 features Lynn Jorgensen on her journey as Teacher of the Year, gender equity in STEM, and adapting to change in education.
🎧 Listen: sciencemodelingtalks.com
Ep. 72 features Lynn Jorgensen on her journey as Teacher of the Year, gender equity in STEM, and adapting to change in education.
🎧 Listen: sciencemodelingtalks.com
It’s been 5 years since AMTA last surveyed Modeling teachers—and much has changed!
Help shape the future of Modeling Instruction™ by taking our 10-min survey.
🔗 modelinginstruction.org/limesurvey20...
Let’s teach brilliantly—together!
Help shape the future of Modeling Instruction™ by taking our 10-min survey.
🔗 modelinginstruction.org/limesurvey20...
Let’s teach brilliantly—together!
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It’s been 5 years since AMTA last surveyed Modeling teachers—and much has changed!
Help shape the future of Modeling Instruction™ by taking our 10-min survey.
🔗 modelinginstruction.org/limesurvey20...
Let’s teach brilliantly—together!
Help shape the future of Modeling Instruction™ by taking our 10-min survey.
🔗 modelinginstruction.org/limesurvey20...
Let’s teach brilliantly—together!
Ready to help students see the relationship between impulse & momentum change? AMTA Modeler, Jess Dykes and Vernier’s Fran Poodry demonstrate how the Vernier Go Direct® Sensor Carts deliver real-time data for modeling instruction.
9/30/25 7:00 PM ET
Register here: bit.ly/VernierAMTAM...
9/30/25 7:00 PM ET
Register here: bit.ly/VernierAMTAM...
September 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Ready to help students see the relationship between impulse & momentum change? AMTA Modeler, Jess Dykes and Vernier’s Fran Poodry demonstrate how the Vernier Go Direct® Sensor Carts deliver real-time data for modeling instruction.
9/30/25 7:00 PM ET
Register here: bit.ly/VernierAMTAM...
9/30/25 7:00 PM ET
Register here: bit.ly/VernierAMTAM...
Free Webinar!
Explore “Stellar Safari” from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory—where students use real data to uncover star properties, lifetimes & cluster ages. ✨
Fits perfectly with AMTA Astronomy Modeling units!
🔭 Register now: bit.ly/StellarSafar...
🔭 Register now: bit.ly/StellarSafar...
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Free Webinar!
Explore “Stellar Safari” from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory—where students use real data to uncover star properties, lifetimes & cluster ages. ✨
Fits perfectly with AMTA Astronomy Modeling units!
🔭 Register now: bit.ly/StellarSafar...
🔭 Register now: bit.ly/StellarSafar...
Don’t miss this! FREE webinar Sept 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. Hear from higher ed faculty on how Modeling Instruction builds skills that last well beyond high school. Register now: bit.ly/ModelingPrep...
September 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Don’t miss this! FREE webinar Sept 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. Hear from higher ed faculty on how Modeling Instruction builds skills that last well beyond high school. Register now: bit.ly/ModelingPrep...
Fall Distance Learning Courses start soon—secure your spot!
Kickstart or refresh with Modeling Instruction in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
Also offered: Electricity & Magnetism Modeling Instruction
👉 Info: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
Kickstart or refresh with Modeling Instruction in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
Also offered: Electricity & Magnetism Modeling Instruction
👉 Info: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
August 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Fall Distance Learning Courses start soon—secure your spot!
Kickstart or refresh with Modeling Instruction in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
Also offered: Electricity & Magnetism Modeling Instruction
👉 Info: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
Kickstart or refresh with Modeling Instruction in Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
Also offered: Electricity & Magnetism Modeling Instruction
👉 Info: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...
FREE Webinar | Sept 10
How Modeling Prepares Students for Higher Education
Professors Phil Root & Levi Torrison share how Modeling builds skills that last beyond the classroom.
➡️ Register: bit.ly/ModelingPrep...
How Modeling Prepares Students for Higher Education
Professors Phil Root & Levi Torrison share how Modeling builds skills that last beyond the classroom.
➡️ Register: bit.ly/ModelingPrep...
August 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
FREE Webinar | Sept 10
How Modeling Prepares Students for Higher Education
Professors Phil Root & Levi Torrison share how Modeling builds skills that last beyond the classroom.
➡️ Register: bit.ly/ModelingPrep...
How Modeling Prepares Students for Higher Education
Professors Phil Root & Levi Torrison share how Modeling builds skills that last beyond the classroom.
➡️ Register: bit.ly/ModelingPrep...