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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.

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28.02.2026 06:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's time for #ConnectED2026. Sat., Feb 28th at 8 AM PST/11 AM EST. Hope to see you there! A #keynote highlight on #buildingthinkingclassrooms meets post-speaker conversation on #modelinginstruction. #AMTATeachers are revved up and 100% ready!

28.02.2026 06:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer highlighting an online course in student-centered modeling instruction pedagogy available at a time that fits well with many teachers living and working in Asia or Europe, or just prefer this time zone.

Flyer highlighting an online course in student-centered modeling instruction pedagogy available at a time that fits well with many teachers living and working in Asia or Europe, or just prefer this time zone.

Time zone matters! And for course leaders in Switzerland and Malaysia, Intro to Modeling Instruction has an IB-aligned flavor you won't want to miss! Register by March 1st for a global virtual learning experience! Grad-level credit option available (1 unit). bit.ly/DLModelingSp... #STEMEducation

22.02.2026 03:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You had us at LEGO. πŸ˜† 🌍

20.02.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hope you all can join the webinar tomorrow! Proportional Reasoning Through Density: Modeling Instructionβ„’ Methods with Vernier Graphical Analysis - Feb 18th at 7PM EST wkf.ms/4t75cDS #AMTATeachers #STEMEducation #modelinginstruction #modbio #modchem #modphys #vernier

18.02.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #DarwinDay from the Cabinet of Curiosities archives! Unexpected rendezvous in Vegas @AAPTHQ winter conference. The perfect setting for an @AMTAteachers -@VernierST webinar brainstorm. 🧠🧐 Join us on Feb 18th at 7 PM EST. Register today! wkf.ms/4t75cDS #STEM

12.02.2026 23:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A lovely addition to any STEM Teachers's cabinet. Love that design!

12.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Board Secretary (and HHMI Ambassador extraordinaire) is currently on-site in Georgia spreading the word about our upcoming ConnectED conference and more! Meet a Modeler! Stop her to say hi! #STEMEducation #Modelinginstruction #GSTA2026 #AMTATeachers #HHMI #scienceteachers

12.02.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Want to build a classroom that empowers the next generation of female scientists? Our Intro to Modeling course focuses on the discourse and conceptual tools that bridge the gap. Starts March 15 Global time zones (MYT/CET). #AMTATeachers #STEM

12.02.2026 03:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 76 – Caroline Savio-Ramos β€œAMTA’s New XO” - Science Modeling Talks In this episode, Mark talks with Caroline Savio-Ramos, the new executive officer of the AMTA. They discuss her professional journey and introduction to modeling instruction. They talk about current pr...

Great to have to at the Coffee hours last month, plus as the featured guest on the Science Modeling Talks Podcast! sciencemodelingtalks.com/episodes/epi...

08.02.2026 05:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image is a Black History Spotlight of Dr. Charles Drew and features a portrait of him circa 1949. He is known as the "Father of he Blood Bank" in medical history. #saturdaysciencestories

Image is a Black History Spotlight of Dr. Charles Drew and features a portrait of him circa 1949. He is known as the "Father of he Blood Bank" in medical history. #saturdaysciencestories

Image is a Black History Spotlight of Dr. Charles Drew and features a photo of his graduating class of McGill University Medical School.  Image overlayed with highlights of his role as an educator and barrier-breaker.

Image is a Black History Spotlight of Dr. Charles Drew and features a photo of his graduating class of McGill University Medical School. Image overlayed with highlights of his role as an educator and barrier-breaker.

Photos courtesy of the National Library of Medicine. The Charles R. Drew Papers.

Photos courtesy of the National Library of Medicine. The Charles R. Drew Papers.

❀️ Feb 7th - #NationalWearRedDay! At AMTA, we thing about "red" through 3 lenses: πŸ”­ Physics: Long wavelengths (700nm) βš—οΈ Chemistry: Iron coordination in heme 🩸 Biology: Hemoglobin’s oxygen bond. Plus, honoring Dr. Charles Drewβ€”the pioneer of blood plasma preservation. #BlackHistoryMonth #ScienceEd

08.02.2026 05:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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30 years in the classroom and still evolving! βš›οΈ Lee Trampleasure shares why discovering Modeling Instruction after a decade of teaching made him feel like a "new teacher all over again." sciencemodelingtalks.com/episodes/77-... #iteachphysics #modphys #AMTATeachers #ScienceModelingTalks

07.02.2026 04:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you @verniereducation.bsky.social for being such a wonderful and collaborative partner in this webinar effort!

05.02.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @pgliljedahl.bsky.social and @modelinginstruction.org
for "Building Thinking in the Modeling Classroom." A masterclass in student engagement and collaborative sense-making. Feb 28, 8am PT / 11am ET. πŸ”— wkf.ms/4a5CDyf Level up your pedagogy! #ConnectED2026 #BTC #STEMEd #ModelingInstruction

05.02.2026 03:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🎁 Bonus: All attendees receive a 90-day free trial of Graphical Analysis Pro!

πŸ“… Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 πŸ•“ Time: 4:00 p.m. PST | 7:00 p.m. EST

Register today: wkf.ms/4t75cDS

03.02.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post to highlight a webinar event on Feb 18th featuring a STEM teacher and Vernier Science Education representative. Event name: Proportional Reasoning Through Density.

Post to highlight a webinar event on Feb 18th featuring a STEM teacher and Vernier Science Education representative. Event name: Proportional Reasoning Through Density.

We're honoring a century of Black History Month by focusing on how we can help all students see themselves as scientists using modeling instruction.

Join us on Feb 18th w/ partner Vernier Science Education for the webinar: Proportional Reasoning Through Density.

Register today: wkf.ms/4t75cDS

03.02.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

How do you take similar steps? What does Black History Month mean to you as a Science Educator? Share in the comments!

02.02.2026 03:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hear two modelers share steps they take to increase representation for all of their students, create safe spaces, and facilitate open dialogue about race within their science classrooms and communities.

02.02.2026 03:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our celebration of Black History Month begins with a Sunday Stroll down memory lane. Revisit an early Science Modeling Talks podcast discussion and listen to Episode 7 here: sciencemodelingtalks.com/episodes/epi... #stemeducation #modelinginstruction #BlackHistoryMonth #thesundaystroll #bhm

02.02.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge thanks to Janelle Hollingshead & Anne Goldkamp for facilitating a fantastic Modeling Coffee Hour β˜•οΈ. Their leadership makes this community special! Thrilled to have had AMTA's XO, Caroline Savio-Ramos, PhD, join, too.
#ModelingInstruction #STEMeducation #Physics #Chemistry #STEMTeachers

12.01.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for joining the Morning Coffee Hour this month @savioscience.bsky.social! Glad you were there to experience such a supportive and collaborative space.

12.01.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us THIS SATURDAY, Jan 10 at 11am EST to talk shop. We’re excited to have the AMTA Executive Officer joining the conversation, bringing her Physics & CS teaching background to the group!

No formal intro, just a great space to share modeling instruction ideas.

RSVP: bit.ly/CoffeeHourJa...

08.01.2026 04:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Presenting Jan 6th at #AAS247: Dan Peluso! πŸ”­ Dan is a leader in #AstroEdu. Catch his session in Phoenix, then join him and Paul Sasso for the Astronomy Modeling virtual course starting Jan 22! Register here: bit.ly/2026AstronMo... #Astronomy #STEMEducation #AMTATeachers

06.01.2026 02:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Year’s Resolution: Become the teacher you’ve always wanted to be! 🌟 Registration is OPEN for AMTA's Spring 2026 Distance Learning courses. From Exoplanets to Cognitive Science, we’re bringing the best of Modeling Instruction to your screen. More here: www.modelinginstruction.org/distance-lea...

02.01.2026 22:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy New Year to our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters! Thanks for making every year at the American Modeling Teachers Association amazing! #AMTATeachers #STEMEducation #ModelingInstruction

02.01.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Summary of Image: AMTA logo colors (blue, green, black, white). Words arranged above and below a group of wrapped gift graphics.
ImageText: Your Gift...can make a great impact this Dec 31st! URL: www.modelinginstruction.org/dontatetoamata. AMTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Summary of Image: AMTA logo colors (blue, green, black, white). Words arranged above and below a group of wrapped gift graphics. ImageText: Your Gift...can make a great impact this Dec 31st! URL: www.modelinginstruction.org/dontatetoamata. AMTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

πŸš€ Transform STEM education before 2025 ends! Your tax-deductible gift to @ supports teacher training that changes lives. Help us reach our end-of-year goal: πŸ‘‰ www.modelinginstruction.org/donatetoamta/
#STEMEducation #ModelingInstruction #TeacherSupport #EndofYearGiving #Donate

31.12.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Holiday greeting from AMTA. "We wish you a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!"

Holiday greeting from AMTA. "We wish you a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!"

To our modeling community: You’re the spark that makes science come alive. By trading "telling" for modeling, you gift students the power to think for themselves. Thank you for all you do! #ModelingInstruction #ScienceTeachers #STEMEducation #HappyHolidays #Modphys #Modchem #modbio #modsci

22.12.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks to all who joined this past Saturday! It was great to see such a supportive and collaborative group coming together to troubleshoot scenarios and provide best practice tips. Anne & Janelle are amazing co-hosts of the Coffee Hour and they both had a dearth of advice and tips to share.

17.12.2025 17:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

11.12.2025 01:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This just in! FREE GIVEAWAY! One lucky registrant who attends this webinar live will win one of Matt's popular paper airplane launchers. Are you feeling lucky? πŸ€ Register & join us tonight. bit.ly/NGSSPaperAir...

09.12.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0