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

🔬 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...

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

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...

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...


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...

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

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

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!

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]

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]

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

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

New to Modeling Instruction? Or need a refresher? Discover how to reveal student thinking, raise classroom discourse, and use whiteboarding effectively. Join our Distance Learning Courses! Learn More Here: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...

New Episode Alert! Have you caught the latest Science Modeling Talks podcast with Chance Hoellwarth? He shares creative ways to make Modeling Instruction workshops more accessible—especially when teachers’ summer time is limited. ⏳💡 🎧 Listen here: sciencemodelingtalks.com

AMTA is offering 3 subject-specific courses to support teachers using Modeling Instruction in their classrooms — plus a dedicated course in Electricity & Magnetism! Get the tools you need, tailored to what you teach. Learn more & register: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...

Still time to register! Join us Aug 17 @ 11 AM ET for Data Science in the Modeling Classroom with Dr. Emmanuel Schanzer (Bootstrap) & Chad Dorsey (Concord Consortium) Free to attend | Register: bit.ly/2025ConnectEd

The ASU Modeling Instruction Program was honored at the 2025 Impact Corps Awards for its outstanding professional development for Arizona teachers—driving better outcomes for students across the state. #ModelingInstruction #ImpactCorps #ArizonaEducation

This Fall AMTA is offering 4 Distance Learning courses to support your Modeling Instruction journey. Whether you are new to Modeling or are looking to deepen your practice, there is a course for you! For Information and registration: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...

Emma Mitchell, Science Dept. Chair at The Ethel Walker School, shares how #ModelingInstruction transformed her physics classroom—flipping it from lectures to student-driven learning. Empowered 9th graders & AP students alike! 🔗 sciencemodelingtalks.com/episodes/ #STEM #PhysicsEd #WomenInSTEM

Join Dr. Emmanuel Schanzer, Executive Director & Co-founder of Bootstrap, and Chad Dorsey, Modeler and CEO of the Concord Consortium, for an inspiring conversation on Data Science in STEM Education. August 17, 2025, 11:00 AM ET More info & registration: bit.ly/2025ConnectEd Don't miss it!

Middle School Science Teachers – Few Spots Left! Join the 2025 MS Science Modeling Instruction™ course & connect with a national STEM community. 🔬 Inquiry-based learning 🧪 Socratic dialogue 📚 AMTA resources Transform your teaching! 👉 bit.ly/MSSciModDL2025 #STEMed #ModelingInstruction #SciEd

AMTA members: Get the affordable, bound Mechanics Course-book v3.1—worksheets + lab notebook in one! ✅ Student-friendly ✅ Admin-approved ✅ Teacher time-saver Available now for members! 🔗 bit.ly/PhysicsCours... #PhysicsEd #ModelingInstruction #AMTA

Did you hear? AMTA is offering Modeling Workshops via Distance Learning! Electricity & Magnetism: Part 1, Waves, Chem II, MS Science & Reimagining Energy in MS Science Register now: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea... #ModelingInstruction #AMTA #ScienceTeaching #ProfessionalDevelopment

Calling all MS science teachers! Join a nationwide STEM community & dive into inquiry-based learning with AMTA’s Modeling Instruction. 🌍 Register: bit.ly/MSSciModDL2025 #ModelingInstruction #STEMed #MiddleSchoolScience #TeacherPD #InquiryBasedLearning

New Time for "Reimagining Energy course. Join modeler Nell Bielecki for a week-long course exploring innovative ways to teach energy concepts in middle school science. More info: bit.ly/MSEnergySum25 ✅ Sign up today to secure your

Check out this month’s Science Modeling Talk featuring Chemistry Modeler Elizabeth Burns! It’s a fantastic conversation you won’t want to miss. sciencemodelingtalks.com #ScienceModeling #ChemistryEducation #ModelingInstruction #STEMed #ProfessionalDevelopment

Thinking of joining us in Chicago for the Physics First Modeling Workshop—or know someone who is? Act now—only a few seats remain! This powerful PD will transform your teaching. Don’t miss out! bit.ly/PhysicsFirst... #PhysicsFirst #ModelingInstruction #SciencePD #PhysicsEd #STEMteachers

This summer, AMTA is offering distance learning workshops that bring Modeling Instruction to life—wherever you are! Don’t miss out! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/MLDistanceLe... #ModelingInstruction #STEMed #OnlinePD #ScienceEducation #AMTAworkshops

Exciting opportunities at Morton West HS! Chemistry 1 (2nd Semester Topics) Introduction to Modeling Instruction Check them out and level up your teaching game! #ModelingInstruction #ChemEd

Bring NGSS to life in your classroom! 🌟 Create a learning environment rooted in the Science & Engineering Practices. Join a Summer 2024 Modeling Instruction™ Workshop—transform your teaching! 👉 modelinginstruction.org/pd-2 #NGSS #STEMed #SciEd #PDworkshop

Next Up: Physics Educator COFFEE HOUR! 🗓️ Thursday, April 17, 2025 🕡 6:30–7:30pm EDT Join PoLS-T for a virtual & informal chat with guest Melissa Girmscheid + fellow physics educators! Bring your Qs on any physics ed topic ☕🧠 Register: bit.ly/PhysicsCoffe... #STEMEducation #PhysicsEd #PoLST

TODAY, Apr 12 @ 8am PDT / 11am EDT: Join Melissa Girmscheid via Zoom for a FREE Harvard PoLS-T LIVE Talk on Modeling Instruction in HS Physics! Register: forms.gle/fo3GjoMWqbdQ... PhysTEC award-winning teacher Talk will be posted on Harvard PoLS-T YouTube #PhysicsEd #ModelingInstruction #STEMed

Where did Modeling Instruction begin, how far has it come, and where is it headed? 🎙️ Dive into the Past, Present, and Future of AMTA with Raymond Howanski on Science Modeling Talks. 🔗 sciencemodelingtalks.com #ModelingInstruction #AMTA #ScienceEducation #STEMed #TeacherPD #EducationPodcast #EdChat

Be part of a dynamic week at UNO, July 21–25, 2025, for a hands-on Modeling Instruction Workshop! Explore evidence-based strategies to boost engagement, equity & deep learning in physics, chemistry & physical science. 👉 bit.ly/IntroUNO2025 #SciEd #STEMeducation #ModelingInstruction #TeacherPD

Join us in Boca Raton, FL for a Biology Modeling Instruction Workshop! July 21–25, 2025 Explore models in Biology topics Aligned w/ AP Bio, IB, NGSS. All bio, chem & life sci teachers welcome! 🔗 bit.ly/BiologyFL2025 #ScienceEd #ModelingInstruction #BiologyPD

Dive into the science of energy! Join our course (June 23–27, 11 AM-2 PM ET) and explore creative ways to teach energy transfer & storage using pie & bar charts. Virtual labs, collab learning & grad credit available! bit.ly/MSEnergySum25

Exciting PD Opportunity! Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (GA) is hosting three Modeling Workshops this summer! 2-week immersive labs in: Biology ] bit.ly/BioModGA2025 Chemistry bit.ly/ChemModGA2025 Middle School Science bit.ly/MSSciModGA2025 Life-changing PD experiences!