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Science Modeling Talks

Science Modeling Talks is a podcast series that introduces you to top science Modeling teachers and thought leaders in a relaxed and conversational interview format. In our episodes, you"ll hear stories and ideas that help the science education community learn and grow as effective classroom teachers. Visit our website for show note, links and more info about our guests: sciencemodelingtalks.com

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Episode 55 – Paul Sasso – “Astronomy Modeling has so...

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2024/04/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Paul Sasso, a physics and astronomy teacher from Maine. They talk about Paul's experience as a new teacher and his introduction to modeling instruction, and later to the new modeling astronomy materials. After taking the modeling astronomy workshop and returning as both participant and "intern," Paul was invited to attend modeling workshop leader training. They talk about that experience and then dive into more thoughts on the astronomy and exoplanets materials, the

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46:24

Episode 54 - Scott Milam - “The historical...

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2024/03/01

In this episode, Mark talks with chemistry teacher Scott Milam. They talk about his interest in the history of chemistry thinking and the development of models in chemistry as far back as hundreds of years ago. They talk about how Scott thinks about teaching chemistry, and the questions he is focusing on right now. This leads them to talk about setting up assessments so he focuses very intentionally on key goals in each unit. They also talk about his chemistry content, his YouTube Channel, and

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40:30

Episode 53 – Mark Lattery – Modeling Method and...

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2024/02/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Mark Lattery, professor of physics at University of Wisconson, OshKosh. He has taught using modeling methods since 1999. He does research in experimental particle physics and modeling methods. They talk about modeling physics in Mark Lattery's college-level physics course for non-majors, and how Mark first learned about modeling early in his teaching career.Guests Mark Lattery Mark Lattery received a Ph. D. degree in experimental particle physics and a M.Ed. in

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36:15

Episode 52 - Karle Delo - Implementing A.I. In The...

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2024/01/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Karle Delo about how teachers could use AI tools to generate ideas for connections between topics of study and areas of interest for their students. She talks about how to get started using AI and discusses the importance of not ignoring it entirely. She has many good resources and encourages teachers to take a look and see what could help them improve their practice or even streamline the sub plan building process. Guests Karle Delo Karle Delo is the Curriculum

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34:55

Episode 51 – REPOST – Larry Dukerich – “Change the...

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2023/12/01

In this episode, we hear from Larry Dukerich, one of the key people who developed modeling resources for chemistry instruction. He talks about how modeling changed the way he taught and expands on the three main ways that modeling differs from a traditional lecture-style classroom. Guest Larry Dukerich Larry Dukerich received his B.S. in Chemistry from Michigan State University and his Masters of Natural Science from Arizona State University. He taught high school chemistry and physics, including

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32:54

Episode 50 - Deanna Cullen - Editor for ChemEdX

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2023/11/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Deanna Cullen, about her work as a teacher, how she came to modeling, and how it changed her teaching. They talk about the work she is doing now with the Journal of Chemical Education and with ChemEdX, the Chemical Education Exchange. They also talk about Target Inquiry, a 2 1/2 year long professional development program which gives teachers the opportunity to do research and develop labs to build inquiry skills. They talk about summer conferences for chemistry

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47:25

Episode 49 - Kathy Malone - "FCI, the cognitive and...

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2023/10/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Kathy Malone about her first exposure to modeling instruction methodology through the very first modeling physics workshop. They talk about Kathy's role in working to create the initial biology modeling materials, her research and work in Kazakhstan, and finally the research she has just recently published. Guests Kathy Malone Kathy holds undergraduate degrees in biology and physics education and master's degrees in Science Teaching and Instructional Science. She

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38:17

Episode 48 - Mitchell Sweet - Proportional Reasoning

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2023/09/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Mitch Sweet, who teaches using modeling methodology at Scottsdale Community College. They discuss his journey with modeling, and the many workshops he attended before becoming a workshop facilitator. They talk about building a community of modelers and the differences between high school and college. Finally, they talk about the work that Mitch and others have done researching the effectiveness of using proportional reasoning to get students to link about how

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46:11

Episode 47 – Brant Hinrichs – “System Schema and...

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2023/08/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Dr. Brant Hinrichs, associate professor of physics at Drury, a small university in Missouri. He talks about his studies in physics, his introduction to research on physics education, attending a workshop on Remodeled University Physics, and his own work in physics education research. They talk about the similarities and differences in the modeling approach between high school and college or university settings. They spend time talking about System Schema and energy,

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55:36

Episode 46 (repost) - David Hestenes - "The Modeling...

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2023/07/01

This episode is a conversation with Dr. David Hestenes. Dr. Hestenes talks about his own education and work in various universities and departments. He talks about his graduate education and then goes in-depth about the research that led to developing the ideas and methodology underlying modeling instruction in physics and later other sciences and mathematics. Guest Bio David Orlin Hestenes, Ph.D. (born May 21, 1933) is a theoretical physicist and science educator. He is best known as chief

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37:44

Episode 45 – Phil Culcasi – Give Kids a Reason To Learn

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2023/06/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Phil Culcasi, a science and math teacher from Illinois, about his experience using modeling methodologies and leading workshops. They talk about asking questions to get at the students' thinking, grading without points, and whiteboarding. They also talk about Phil's work with aspiring teachers and his current project to bring whiteboards and discussion into the precalculus classroom. Guests Phil Culcasi Phil Culcasi has over 25 years of experience as a math and

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43:30

Episode 44 - Kelli Warble - "Strong Advocate for...

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2023/05/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Kelli Warble, long-time modeler and now works at Arizona State University primarily in physics education. They talk about her early exposure to modeling instruction and the new units for modeling in the middle school math classroom that they're working on, including this summer's bite-size workshops in middle school math. They also talk about several of Kelli's top tips for teaching in the modeling classroom - most of which would be excellent tips for any

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37:15

Episode 43 - Jon Andersoon - Teaching Physics from a...

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2023/04/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Jon Anderson, a physics teacher at the high school and college level, and modeling workshop leader. They discuss the differences he sees in student engagement and understanding when exploring phenomena using the modeling instruction methodology. He also talks about how even veteran teachers look at teaching with a new perspective during and after modeling workshops. Guests Jon Anderson Jon Anderson has an M.Ed. in Physics Education and has taught physics for 36

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32:01

Episode 42 – Frank Novakowski – Helping Students Make...

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2023/03/01

In this episode, Mark talks with experienced modeler Frank Novakowski about the key changes to his teaching when he began using modeling instruction. They talk about the importance of the storyline in modeling, and how Frank and others are working to make the ideas in biology fit together in a cohesive story. He talks about what teachers do during workshops and how that helps them understand what students might be thinking as they go through activities. Guests Frank Novakowski Frank Novakowski has

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Episode 41 - Karle Delo & Erica Posthuma - Connecting...

Science Modeling Talks ·

2023/02/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Karle Delo and Erica Posthuma, both of whom work on the social media presence of AMTA. They talk about the various ways to find AMTA resources and other teachers online as well as which places are particularly geared toward sharing modeling ideas with administrators or others new to modeling instruction, and which places are most geared toward talking about putting the methodologies into practice. There are so many ways to connect online. Find AMTA where you already

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Episode 40 - Dwain Desbien - Rethinking What We Teach...

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2023/01/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Dwain Desbien, a physics instructor at the community college level, about his research in physics education, methods to get students thinking deeply, and ways that we may consider why we teach what we teach as well as things we could add to improve our students' understanding. Guests Dwain Desbien Dwain Desbien teaches physics at the community college level. His research interests include classroom management, alternative problem solving techniques, assessment,

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Episode 39 - George Nelson - Modeling in Middle Schools

Science Modeling Talks ·

2022/12/01

In this episode, Mark talks with middle school modeling teacher George Nelson. They talk about the importance of building skills, rather than just focusing on making it through the assigned topics. Additionally they talk about the importance of classroom community and connecting with students. Guest George Nelson George has taught middle school since 2009, and has been using modeling methodology for the past seven years. George became acquainted with Modeling Instruction from the 3rd Masters of

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Episode 38 - Dan Peluso - Astronomy, SETI, Music and...

Science Modeling Talks ·

2022/11/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Dan Peluso about his time teaching physics and astronomy and the work he has done to help develop the modeling instruction materials and workshop for astronomy modeling (the next one is coming up in January!) They talk about the work he is doing at the SETI Institute with citizen science and bringing access to scientific data and telescope images to classrooms as well as ways that teachers can use astronomy in an inquiry-driven way. Guests Dan Peluso Daniel Peluso

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Episode 37 – Ariel Serkin & Brenda Royce – “Improving...

Science Modeling Talks ·

2022/10/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Ariel Serkin and Brenda Royce about improving student mathematical reasoning. They have given a workshop and a webinar on the topics, and have been working on these ideas for the last few years and have great examples for getting at the thinking needed for students to understand the math involved in the sciences we teach. Guests Ariel Serkin Ariel Serkin has been teaching since 2001, most recently as chemistry teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. When

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Episode 36 - Jim Stankevitz - "25 years of Modeling...

Science Modeling Talks ·

2022/09/01

In this episode, Mark talks with Jim Stenkevitz, retired modeler, about his 25+ years of teaching physics using the modeling approach, as well as his experience leading workshops and being on the board for AMTA. Guests Jim Stankevitz Jim Stenkevitz majored in physics and earned his masters degree in physics education. He was introduced to modeling at the University of Illinois Chicago in 1995. He used modeling for the rest of his career as a physics teacher. Additionally, he led physics workshops,

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